Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department MOTION DECISIONS FOR DECEMBER 1, 2004

TITLECase Number
Accounts Receivable Solutions, Inc. v Parrino 2004-09951
Amato v Shayani2004-09509
Baez v City of New York2004-03066
Behrens v Saman Auto Sales, Inc.2004-04961
Buttacavoli v HST Realty, L.L.C.2004-05265
Caria v Joan-Lin Corp.2004-07942
Casale v White Castle Systems, Inc.2004-02645
Cervoni v Rosen2004-06262
Cotter v Cotter2004-05353 +1
Dobre v Interfaith Medical Center2004-04407
Estivo v Verizon Communications, Inc.2004-04749
Fisher v Long Island Care Center2004-04809
Frieden v Frieden2004-03957
Galassa v Lizda Realty, Ltd.2004-02024
Genovesi v Genovesi2004-10024
Giles v United Skates of America, Inc.2004-08941 +1
Glassman v Prohealth Ambulatory Surgery Cente2004-02613 +1
Harris v Lema2004-06891
Lang v Dachs2004-03577
LeVitina v New York City Housing Authority2004-06668
Lee v Ratz2004-05475
Lemus v New York City Housing Authority2004-04063
Mazzella v Capobianco2003-10861
Moreback v Mesquita2004-05304
Neal v Pierre2004-06526
Neuman v Neuman2003-11223
New York United Hospital, a/a/o Wayman v Gove2004-03241
Okin v Sears2004-07452
PKG Associates, Inc. v Dubb, d/b/a Beechwood O2004-05301
Passalacqua v Rolling Rock Caf� American Bist2004-05279
Petras v Saci, Inc., d/b/a Saci & Ryan, LLC2004-04825
Pinkava v Ramirez2004-08655
Pitt v Manbahal Management & Realty Corp.2004-07351
Raze Contracting, Inc. v Colombo2004-05226
Rodriguez v Buffa2004-06979
Rodriguez v St. Jude Pharmacy & Surgical Supp2004-07244
St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitaion Center2004-04429 +1
Taylor v Martorella2004-05689
Torres v Estate Builders of America, Inc.2004-05946
Tufano v Nor Heights Service Center, Inc.2003-11217
Utica First Insurance Company v Arken, Inc.2004-02625
Valerio v Dupont Associates, Inc.2004-00905
Williams v Trascare New York, Inc.2004-05540
Zeitoun v Wilson2004-05526
Mtr of A. (Anonymous), Ray Jr.; St. Vincent's2004-08499 +1
Mtr of Cancilla v Cancilla2003-10183
Mtr of County of Dutchess v Van DeWater & Van2004-08798
Mtr of County of Dutchess v Van DeWater & Van2004-08799
Mtr of D. (Anonymous), Ibrahim2004-03254
Mtr of Durkin; an attorney2004-02294
Mtr of Fein; Grievance Committee Second and E1996-03477
Mtr of G. (Anonymous), LeVonn; Department of 2003-11115 +4
Mtr of Grigolava v Melikishvili2004-07459
Mtr of Grimes, an attorney2004-02750
Mtr of Lewis v Redhead2003-09320
Mtr of M. (Anonymous), Zakrya; Administration2004-03424
Mtr of N. (Anonoymous), Brandon Alfred; Seame2004-05597
Mtr of Nechamkus; Grievance Committee for the2002-05212
Mtr of 111 on 11 Realty Corp. v Norton2004-09450
Mtr of Pedone v Corpes2004-07856
Mtr of Progressive Northwestern Insurance Com2004-01366
Mtr of S. (Anonymous), Deana Marie; Seamen's 2004-07304 +1
Mtr of S. (Anonymous), Tyler; Administration 2004-08582
Mtr of Schenk, Deceased; Schenk, Susan; Schen2004-02385 +1
Mtr of Simonson; an attorney2004-02324
Mtr of Wertz v Ruggio2004-05031
Mtr of Wertz v Ruggio2004-05031
Peo v Hutchinson, Earl A.2004-04860
Peo v Palmer, Wayne2002-11147
Peo ex rel. Williams v Lamont2004-09674







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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09951

Accounts Receivable Solutions, Inc., et al.,

respondents, v Parrino and Mateo Chiropractic,

P.C., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 1876/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Putnam County, dated November 12, 2004, to stay enforcement of the order and to stay the inquest on damages in the above-entitled action, 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 granted and enforcement of the order dated November 12, 2004, and the inquest on damages, are stayed pending hearing and determination of the appeal on condition that the appeal is perfected on or before January 3, 2005; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the appeal is not perfected on or before January 3, 2005, the court, on its own motion, may vacate the stay, or the respondents may move to vacate the stay, on three days notice.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, SPOLZINO and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09509

Thomas Amato, et al., appellants,

v Shahriar Shayani, respondent.

(Index No. 8923/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion To Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated August 12, 2004, on the ground that no appeal lies from an order denying reargument, and to impose a sanction on the appellants.

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to dismiss the appeal is denied without prejudice to the respondent raising that issue in the respondent's brief on the appeal; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, SPOLZINO and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-03066

Eric Baez, appellant,

v City of New York, respondents.

(Index No. 12610/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, entered March 31, 2004.

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 appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until February 2, 2005, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2004-04961

Gina Behrens, appellant, v

Saman Auto Sales, Inc., respondent.

(Index No. 24664/00)

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 May 18, 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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M18854

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2004-05265

Anthony Buttacavoli, plaintiff-respondent,

v HST Realty, L.L.C., defendant third-party

plaintiff-respondent, Terry Gallagher, Inc.,

third-party defendant-appellant.

(Index No. 17239/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated February 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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M18893

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2004-07942

Giovanna Caria, plaintiff-respondent, v Joan-Lin

Corp., et al., defendants, Consolidated Edison

Company of New York, defendant third-party

plaintiff-respondent; Sicon Contractors Inc.,

third-party defendant-appellant.

(Index No. 883/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated July 19, 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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2004-02645

Louis Casale, et al., appellants,

v White Castle System, Inc., respondent.

(Index No. 6646/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellants 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 October 29, 2003.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellants' time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 24, 2005, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellants' 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

M18880

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2004-06262

Mark Cervoni, appellant, v

Debra Rosen, respondent.

(Index No. 14599/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated June 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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M18897

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2004-05353, 2004-05354

Barbara Ann Cotter, respondent,

v James Michael Cotter, appellant.

(Index No. 2342/83)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, both dated May 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 appeals are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18902

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

ANITA R. FLORIO

HOWARD MILLER, JJ.

2004-04407

Paul Dobre, respondent, v Interfaith

Medical Center, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 5976/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Application to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated March 22, 2004.

Upon the stipulation of the attorneys for the respective parties, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is deemed withdrawn, without costs or disbursements.

PRUDENTI, P.J., RITTER, SANTUCCI, FLORIO and H. MILLER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-04749

Michael Estivo, et al., plaintiffs-respondents,

v Verizon Communications, Inc., defendants-

respondents, Daimler Chrysler Financial Services,

LLC, etc., et al., appellants, et al., defendant.

(Index No. 4184/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellants Daimler Chrysler Financial Services, LLC, and Jeep Chrysler Financial Corp., pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated April 20, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the movants' time to perfect their appeal is enlarged until December 27, 2004, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the movants' brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-04809

Opal Fisher, appellant, v Long Island Care

Center, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 10751/02)

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 April 23, 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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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-03957

Nellie Frieden, respondent, v

David Frieden, appellant.

(Index No. 7351/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated March 9, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person.

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 the appellant to renew, on or before January 4, 2005, upon the submission of an affidavit explaining the nature and source of funds in an account at United Mizrahi Bank Ltd. in the appellant's name, the statement for which is attached as "Exhibit C" to the respondent's affidavit in opposition to the motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 27, 2005, and the record or appendix on appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

SANTUCCI, J.P., H. MILLER, SPOLZINO and SKELOS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2004-02024

Anthony Galassa, et al., plaintiffs-respondents-

appellants, v Lizda Realty, Ltd., defendant-

respondent-appellant, Exeter Builders Corp.,

defendant third-party plaintiff-respondent-

appellant, Sub Triboro Contracting, Inc., third-

party defendant-respondent-appellant, Deer Park

Stair Building & Mill Work Company, Inc.,

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

third-party defendants

(and another third party action).

(Index No. 26301/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the plaintiffs-respondents-appellants, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on an appeal and cross appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated January 26, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the reply brief of the plaintiffs- respondents-appellants shall be served and filed on or before December 6, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-10024

Anthony Genovesi, plaintiff, v

Kerri Genovesi, defendant.

(Index No. 1711/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the plaintiff for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Putnam County, dated October 13, 2004, and to the stay the trial in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

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

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to stay the trial is denied as academic.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-08941, 2004-08950

Felicia A. Giles, etc., appellant,

v United Skates of America, Inc., et al.,

respondents.

(Index No. 5935/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondents to dismiss appeals from an order and a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated December 9, 2003, and April 8, 2004, respectively, on the ground that the appeals were untimely taken.

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

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appeal from the order is dismissed, without costs or disbursements (see Matter of Aho, 39 NY2d 241, 248); and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to dismiss the appeal from the order is denied as academic; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, SPOLZINO and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2004-02613, 2004-05305

Kevin Glassman, etc., respondent,

v Prohealth Ambulatory Surgery Center,

et al., appellants.

(Index No. 9774/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellants pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated February 2, 2004, and May 21, 2004, respectively.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before December 8, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M18871

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2004-06891

Noizel Harris, et al., plaintiffs-respondents,

v Jorge Lema, et al., defendants-appellants,

Maria Oliveri, defendant-respondent.

(Index No. 29366/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated June 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 appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-03577

Joel Lang, respondent,

v Paul Dachs, appellant.

(Index No. 922/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellant pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Rockland County, dated March 29, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before December 13, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M18866

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2004-06668

Raisa LeVitina, respondent, v New York

City Housing Authority, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 6979/00)

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 July 19, 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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M18875

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2004-05475

Inja Lee, et al., respondents, v Tracy

Ratz, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 28990/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants Tracy Ratz and Tevey Ratz, s/h/a Trever Ratz to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated February 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 by Tracy Ratz and Tevey Ratz, s/h/a Trever Ratz is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M18858

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2004-04063

Medardo Lemus, respondent, v New York

City Housing Authority, et al., appellants

(and a third-party action).

(Index No. 5311/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant New York City Housing Authority to withdraw an appeal from an order and judgment (one paper) of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated January 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 appeal by New York City Housing Authority is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18905

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-10861

Anita G. Mazzella, etc., appellant,

v Luigi Capobianco, etc., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 13337/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant, inter alia, to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered November 17, 2003.

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

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

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 17, 2005, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18856

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2004-05304

Robert Moreback, et al., appellants,

v Carla J. Mesquita, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 7254/03)

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 May 18, 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

M18892

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2004-06526

Rachel Neal, et al., respondents,

v Winston Pierre, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 33395/01)

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 June 16, 2004.

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2003-11223

Susan K. Neuman, appellant,

v Marvin H. Neuman, respondent.

(Index No. 203964/00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Susan K. Neuman from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated October 30, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on October 8, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18861

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2004-03241

New York United Hospital, a/a/o Frank

Wayman, et al., respondents, v Government

Employees Insurance Company, appellant.

(Index No. 14212/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated March 2, 2004.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated November 19, 2004, 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

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-07452

Michele Okin, respondent,

v Roy Sears, Jr., appellant.

(Index No. 3797/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant, inter alia, to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Orange County, dated August 11, 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.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18915

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2004-05301

PKG Associates, Inc., et al., appellants-

respondents, v Michael Dubb, d/b/a

Beechwood Organization, et al., respondents-

appellants.

(Index No. 12154/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants-respondents and the respondents-appellants to withdraw their respective appeal and cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated May 14, 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 and cross appeal are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18877

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2004-05279

Peter Passalacqua, appellant, v Rolling

Rock Café American Bistro, Inc., d/b/a

Rolling Rock Café, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 1543/01)

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 May 18, 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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2004-04825

Paul Petras, appellant, v Saci, Inc., d/b/a

Saci & Ryan, LLC, respondent.

(Index No. 23536/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the respondent pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated May 3, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the respondent's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until January 6, 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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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-08655

Melissa Pinkava, etc., et al., plaintiffs-respondents,

v Annmarie Ramirez, et al., defendants-respondents,

Joseph M. Croce, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 21551/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant Carolina M. Ortiz to stay the trial in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated August 31, 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.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18881

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2004-07351

Allan D. Pitt, et al., appellants, v

Manbahal Management & Realty Corp.,

respondent.

(Index No. 1633/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated July 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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2004-05226

Raze Contracting, Inc., appellant,

v Robert P. Colombo, respondent.

(Index No. 16601/03)

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, Nassau County, dated March 24, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until December 29, 2004, 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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M18879

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2004-06979

Jesus Rodriguez, respondent, v

Pepino Buffa, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 6036/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated February 13, 2004.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated November 12, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18894

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2004-07244

Angie Marie Rodriguez, respondent, v

St. Jude Pharmacy & Surgical Supply

Corporation, et al., defendants, Herminio

Rodriguez, appellant.

(Index No. 13499/02)

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 June 22, 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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M18804

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-04429, 2004-07284

St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center,

respondent, v Royal Globe Insurance Company,

et al., appellants, et al., defendants.

(Index No. 29155/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association for leave to file an amicus curiae brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, entered July 20, 2004.

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

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

ORDERED that the amicus curiae brief must be served on the parties, and nine copies filed in this court on or before December 14, 2004; and it is further,

ORDERED that no oral argument by the amicus curiae shall be permitted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the parties, if they be so advised, may file reply briefs to the amicus curiae brief within 10 days after service upon them of the amicus curiae brief.

SANTUCCI, J.P., H. MILLER, SPOLZINO and SKELOS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18876

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2004-05689

Susan Taylor, et al., respondents,

v Louis A. Martorella, etc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 5169/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Rockland County, dated May 19, 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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M18916

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2004-05946

Lydia Torres, et al., respondents, v Estate

Builders of America, Inc., et al., appellants

(and a third-party action).

(Index No. 4450/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant Estate Builders of America, Inc., to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Orange County, dated May 26, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal by Estate Builders of America, Inc., is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18891

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-11217

Antonio Tufano, et al., respondents,

v Nor Heights Service Center, Inc., et al.,

appellants, et al., defendants.

(Index No. 27566/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action, including the trial, pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated October 31, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and all proceedings in the above-entitled action, including the trial, are stayed pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18885

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2004-02625

Utica First Insurance Company, respondent,

v Arken, Inc., et al., defendants, C&M Holding

Corporation, a/k/a Cropsey & Mitchell

Company, Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 46031/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellants pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated January 22, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before December 15, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18869

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2004-00905

Bernice G. Valerio, et al., plaintiffs-respondents,

v Dupont Associates, Inc., defendant-appellant,

Dan's Supreme Supermarkets, Inc., defendant-

respondent, T & G Contracting, Inc., defendant

third-party plaintiff-respondent; P.R. Iron Works,

third-party defendant/second third-party plaintiff-

respondent; US #1 Contracting Corporation,

second third-party defendant-appellant.

(Index No. 2611/97)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant US #1 Contracting Corporation to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated December 12, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal by US #1 Contracting Corporation is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18878

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2004-05540

Maurice Williams, appellant, v Transcare

New York, Inc., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 15900/02)

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 November 20, 2003.

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18874

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2004-05526

Magdi Zeitoun, et al., respondents, v Sherri

Wilson, defendant, Catholic Charities, et al.,

appellants.

(Index No. 49313/01)

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 April 2, 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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M18896

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2004-08499, 2004-08501

In the Matter of Ray A. (Anonymous), Jr.

St. Vincent's Services, petitioner-respondent;

Marilyn R. (Anonymous), respondent-respondent;

Monican Drinane, etc., nonparty-appellant.

In the Matter of Marilyn Roslyn C. (Anonymous).

St. Vincent's Services, petitioner-respondent;

Marilyn R. (Anonymous), respondent-respondent;

Monican Drinane, etc., nonparty-appellant.

(Docket Nos. B-1853/01, B-1854/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw appeals from two orders of the Family Court, Queens County, both dated August 26, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeals are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2003-10183

In the Matter of Theresa Cancilla, appellant,

v Peter V. Cancilla, respondent.

(Docket No. F-1244/01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Theresa Cancilla from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated October 8, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 26, 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 respondent's brief shall be served and filed within 45 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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M18917

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2004-08798

In the Matter of County of Dutchess, respondent,

v Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP, appellant.

(Index No. 5401/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order and judgment (one paper) of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated August 26, 2004.

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-08799

In the Matter of County of Dutchess, respondent,

v Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP, appellant.

(Index No. 5407/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order and judgment (one paper) of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated August 26, 2004.

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-03254

In the Matter of Ibrahim D. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. D-22896/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Ibrahim D. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated March 3, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 24, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that the respondent's brief shall be served and filed within 45 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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M18776

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-02294

In the Matter of David L. Durkin,

an attorney and counselor-at-law.

(Attorney Registration No. 2182277)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION

David L. Durkin has voluntarily submitted an affidavit dated March 16, 2004, wherein he resigns from the New York State Bar. Mr. Durkin was admitted to the Bar in the State of New York at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on September 28, 1988. There are no complaints or charges of professional misconduct pending against him. Mr. Durkin presently resides in Washington, D.C., does not practice law in New York, and under these circumstances, does not wish to pay the biennial registration fee.

Upon the papers submitted in support of the resignation, it is

ORDERED that the voluntary resignation of David L. Durkin is accepted and directed to be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the name of David L. Durkin is removed from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in the State of New York, without prejudice to an application for reinstatement; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90, effective immediately, David L. Durkin is commanded to desist and refrain from (l) practicing law in any form, either as principal or as agent, clerk, or employee of another in the State of New York, (2) appearing as an attorney or counselor-at-law before any court, Judge, Justice, board, commission, or other public authority in this State, (3) giving to another an opinion as to the law or its application or any advice in relation thereto in this State, and (4) holding himself out in any way as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York; and it is further,

ORDERED that if David L. Durkin has been issued a secure pass by the Office of Court Administration, it shall be returned forthwith to the issuing agency.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18567

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

ANITA R. FLORIO

SONDRA MILLER, JJ.

1996-03477

In the Matter of Harvey Fein,

admitted as Harvey Henry Fein,

a disbarred attorney.

(Attorney Registration No. 1954478)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION
FOR REINSTATEMENT

Application by the respondent, Harvey Fein, for reinstatement as an attorney and counselor-at-law. By decision and order on application dated May 7, 1996, the Grievance Committee for the Second Judicial District was authorized to institute and prosecute a disciplinary proceeding against the respondent and the issues raised were referred to the Honorable Moses M. Weinstein, as Special Referee to hear and report. By opinion and order of this court dated May 19, 1997, the respondent was disbarred based upon five charges of professional misconduct. By decision and order on motion of this court dated July 9, 1997, the respondent's motion for reargument of this court's opinion and order dated May 19, 1997, and upon reargument, vacatur of the disbarment and imposition of a less severe sanction, or in the alternative, for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals, was denied. By decision and order of this court dated April 17, 2003, the respondent's motion for an order modifying the discipline imposed on him and reinstating him to the practice of law was denied. The respondent was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on March 30, 1960, under the name Harvey Henry Fein.

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

ORDERED that the application is held in abeyance and the matter is referred to the Committee on Character and Fitness to investigate and report on the respondent's current fitness to be an attorney, including but not limited to the submission of letters from the respondent's employer(s), if any, since the time of his disbarment.

PRUDENTI, P.J., RITTER, SANTUCCI, FLORIO and S. MILLER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2003-11115, 2004-07851, 2004-07852

2004-08331, 2004-08333

In the Matter of LeVonn G. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Cecelia G. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N-11117/02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Cecelia G. from three orders of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated October 23, 2003, July 23, 2004, and August 2, 2004, respectively, and two entered August 13, 2004, and August 16, 2004, respectively. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 29, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk 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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M18901

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-07459

In the Matter of Ketevan Grigolava.

appellant, v Gia Melikishvili, respondent.

(Docket No. V-4251-01)

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, Queens County, dated August 16, 2004, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

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

ORDERED that the motion is 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:

Yasmin Daley-Duncan, Esq.

218 Smith Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

(718) 284-3575

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.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18787

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-02750

In the Matter of William R. Grimes,

admitted as William Richard Grimes,

an attorney and counselor-at-law.

(Attorney Registration No. 1259860)

DECISION & ORDER
VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION

William R. Grimes has voluntarily submitted an affidavit dated March 13, 2004, wherein he resigns from the New York State Bar. Mr. Grimes was admitted to the Bar in the State of New York at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on June 17, 1964, under the name William Richard Grimes. There are no complaints or charges of professional misconduct pending against him. Mr. Grimes presently resides in Florida, does not practice law in New York, and under these circumstances, does not wish to pay the biennial registration fee.

Upon the papers submitted in support of the resignation, it is

ORDERED that the voluntary resignation of William R. Grimes, admitted as William Richard, is accepted and directed to be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the name of William R. Grimes, admitted as William Richard Grimes, is removed from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in the State of New York, without prejudice to an application for reinstatement; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90, effective immediately, William R. Grimes, admitted as William Richard Grimes, is commanded to desist and refrain from (l) practicing law in any form, either as principal or as agent, clerk, or employee of another in the State of New York, (2) appearing as an attorney or counselor-at-law before any court, Judge, Justice, board, commission, or other public authority in this State, (3) giving to another an opinion as to the law or its application or any advice in relation thereto in this State, and (4) holding himself out in any way as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York; and it is further,

ORDERED that if William R. Grimes, admitted as William Richard Grimes, has been issued a secure pass by the Office of Court Administration, it shall be returned forthwith to the issuing agency.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18859

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2003-09320

In the Matter of Lisa Lewis, appellant,

v Francis Redhead, respondent.

(Docket No. F-7557/00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Lisa Lewis from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated September 18, 2003. By decision and order on motion of this court dated November 1, 2004, the appellant's motion to enlarge the record on the appeal was denied. 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 December 30, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18831

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2004-03424

In the Matter of Zakrya M. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services,

respondent; Vaneshia R. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. N-15563/00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Vaneshia R. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated March 19, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 24, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk 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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M18899

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-05597

In the Matter of Brandon Alfred N. (Anonymous).

Seaman's Society for Children and Families,

respondent; Alfred N. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. B-5150/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by Alfred N. from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County, dated May 12, 2004. By order to show cause dated November 10, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with this court's decision and order on motion dated October 5, 2004, which directed him to renew his motion for poor person relief on or before November 4, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements, for failure to comply with this court's decision and order on motion dated October 5, 2004.

RITTER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, SMITH and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18775

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

ANITA R. FLORIO

NANCY E. SMITH, JJ.

2002-05212

In the Matter of Steven J. Nechamkus,

a suspended attorney.

(Attorney Registration No. 2574853)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
FOR REINSTATEMENT

Motion by the respondent, Steven J. Nechamkus, for reinstatement as an attorney and counselor-at-law. The respondent was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the First Judicial Department on November 1, 1993. By opinion and order of this court dated December 8, 2003, the respondent was suspended from the practice of law for a period one year, effective immediately, with reinstatement contingent upon proof of his continued sobriety. The respondent had been suspended by order of this court dated October 2, 2002, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 691.4(l)(1)(ii), upon a finding that he constituted an immediate threat to the public interest based upon substantial admissions under oath.

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

ORDERED that the motion is held in abeyance and the matter is referred to the Committee on Character and Fitness to investigate and report with respect to the respondent's current fitness to be an attorney, including but not limited to, his completion of the required form questionnaire, tax returns, proof of obtaining a passing score on the August 2004 MPRE, and proof of his continued sobriety.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09450

In the Matter of 111 on 11 Realty Corp., petitioner,

v William Norton, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 108744/99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by William Norton for leave to appeal to this court from an order and judgment (one paper) of the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court, Second and Eleventh Judicial Districts, dated July 21, 2004, which, inter alia, reversed a judgment of the Civil Court of City of New York, Kings County, entered August 12, 2002.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, SPOLZINO and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-07856

In the Matter of Dana R. Pedone, respondent,

v Marcus Corpes, appellant.

(Docket No. P-00464/95)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

On the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that its decision and order on motion dated November 24, 2004, in the above-entitled case is recalled and vacated, and the following decision and order on motion is substituted therefor:

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of an order of commitment of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated July 26, 2004, 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.

We note that the appellant has not taken an appeal from the order of disposition of the same court dated July 26, 2004, or the order of the same court dated August 5, 2004.

SANTUCCI, J.P., H. MILLER, SPOLZINO and SKELOS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2004-01366

In the Matter of Progressive Northwestern

Insurance Company, appellant, v Marcello

Galluzzo, et al., respondents-respondents,

et al., respondents.

(Index No. 4182/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the respondent Metropolitan Causualty Insurance Company pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated October 15, 2003.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the respondent's time to file a brief is enlarged until December 6, 2004, and the respondent's brief must be filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the reply brief shall be filed on or before December 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-07304, 2004-07832

In the Matter of Deana Marie S. (Anonymous).

Seaman's Society for Children and Families, respondent;

Sabrina T. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Serena Briana Marie T. (Anonymous).

Seaman's Society for Children and Families, respondent;

Sabrina T. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket Nos. B-10529/02, B-10530/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeals by Sabrina T. from two orders of the Family Court, Kings County, dated June 17, 2004, and July 1, 2004, respectively. By order to show cause dated November 4, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeals in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with a scheduling order dated September 17, 2004, issued pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.4(a)(2). Application by the attorney assigned to represent the appellant before the Family Court to be relieved and, in effect, to grant the appellant leave to prosecute the appeals as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel to prosecute the appeals.

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

ORDERED that motion to dismiss the appeals is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the application which is to relieve counsel is granted and counsel assigned by the Family Court is relieved from representing the appellant on the appeals; and it is further,

ORDERED that counsel shall serve a copy of this decision and order on motion upon the appellant on or before December 13, 2004, by one of the methods specified in CPLR 2103(c) and shall file proof of such service with this court; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branches of the application which are for poor person relief and the assignment of new counsel to represent the appellant on the appeals are denied with leave to the appellant to renew, on or before January 3, 2005, upon the submission of proper papers establishing that she is entitled to poor person relief and indicating that the appellant is interested in pursuing the appeals.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, MASTRO and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-08582

In the Matter of Tyler S. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Maria S. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N 22745-01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated September 10, 2004, as a poor person, for the assignment of counsel, for a preference in the calendaring of the appeal, and to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled matter.

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

ORDERED that the branches of the motion which are for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, for the assignment of counsel, and for a preference in the calendaring of the appeal are 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 minutes previously transcribed and certified (22 NYCRR 671.9); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and the clerk of the Family Court shall furnish one of such certified transcripts to the appellant's counsel, without charge; in the case of transcription services, one transcript shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court and one transcript shall be delivered to the assigned counsel. Assigned counsel is directed to provide copies of said transcripts to all of the other parties to the appeal, including the Law Guardian, if any, when counsel serves the appellant's brief upon those parties; and it is further,

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

Kenneth M. Tuccillo

251 E. 61st Street

New York, New York 10021

(212) 517-5000

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 the appeal shall be calendared when it is fully perfected; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied; 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.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, MASTRO and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-02385, 2004-02386

In the Matter of John F. Schenk, a/k/a

John Schenk, deceased.

Carolyn Mary Schenk, appellant; Susan J.

Schenk, et al., respondents.

(File No. P-278/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to recall and vacate so much of a decision and order on motion of this court, entitled "In the Matter of the Dismissal of Causes for Failure to Perfect - October 2004 Calendar", dated November 3, 2004, as dismissed appeals from two orders of the Surrogate's Court, Richmond County, dated December 19, 2003, and January 6, 2004, respectively, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(e) for failure to timely perfect the same, to reinstate the appeals, and to enlarge the time to perfect 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.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, SPOLZINO and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-02324

In the Matter of David M. Simonson,

an attorney and counselor-at-law.

(Attorney Registration No. 2205508)

DECISION & ORDER
VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION

David M. Simonson has voluntarily submitted an affidavit dated March 15, 2004, wherein he resigns from the New York State Bar. Mr. Simonson was admitted to the Bar in the State of New York at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on June 28, 1978. There are no complaints or charges of professional misconduct pending against him. Mr. Simonson presently resides in Washington, D.C., does not practice law in New York, and under these circumstances, does not wish to pay the biennial registration fee.

Upon the papers submitted in support of the resignation, it is

ORDERED that the voluntary resignation of David M. Simonson is accepted and directed to be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the name of David M. Simonson is removed from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in the State of New York, without prejudice to an application for reinstatement; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90, effective immediately, David M. Simonson is commanded to desist and refrain from (l) practicing law in any form, either as principal or as agent, clerk, or employee of another in the State of New York, (2) appearing as an attorney or counselor-at-law before any court, Judge, Justice, board, commission, or other public authority in this State, (3) giving to another an opinion as to the law or its application or any advice in relation thereto in this State, and (4) holding himself out in any way as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York; and it is further,

ORDERED that if David M. Simonson has been issued a secure pass by the Office of Court Administration, it shall be returned forthwith to the issuing agency.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

NANCY E. SMITH

REINALDO E. RIVERA

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-05031

In the Matter of Dawn Wertz, appellant,

v Joseph L. Ruggio Jr., respondent-respondent,

et al., respondents.

(Docket No. V-5477-03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Counsel to be Relieved

Motion by the Law Guardian to be relieved of an assignment to represent the child on an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Orange County, dated March 11, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the Law Guardian, Michelle Stevenson, Children's Right Society, Inc., 213 West Main Street, P.O. Box 1002, Goshen, New York 10924, is directed to turn over all papers in the action to the new Law Guardian herein assigned; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Family Court Act § 1120, the following named attorney is assigned as Law Guardian to represent the child:

Henry J. Neale Jr., Esq.

222 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains, New York 10605

(914) 997-7575

RITTER, J.P., SMITH, RIVERA and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

NANCY E. SMITH

REINALDO E. RIVERA

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-05031

In the Matter of Dawn Wertz, appellant,

v Joseph L. Ruggio Jr., respondent-respondent;

et al., respondents.

(Docket No. V-5477-03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Counsel to be Relieved

Motion by the attorney for the respondent-respondent, Joseph L. Ruggio, Jr., to be relieved of an assignment to represent him on an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Orange County, dated March 11, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the attorney for the respondent-respondent, Meryl Levy, Esq., Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Inc., P.O. Box 328, Goshen, New York 10924, is directed to turn over all papers in the action to the new attorney for the respondent-respondent herein assigned; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Family Court Act § 1120, the following named attorney is assigned as attorney for the respondent to represent the respondent-respondent:

Philip C. Schiffman, Esq.

11 E. Main Street

P.O. Box 128

Washingtonville, New York 10992

(845) 496-3666

RITTER, J.P., SMITH, RIVERA and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2004-04860

The People, etc., appellant,

v Earl A. Hutchinson, Hwesu Hutchinson,

Peter McPherson, Jamie DeFreitas, respondents.

(Ind. No. 1118/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the respondents pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered April 26, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the respondents' time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until December 7, 2004, and the respondents' brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2002-11147

The People, etc., respondent,

v Wayne Palmer, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1449/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to File a Supplemental Brief

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to serve and file a supplemental brief on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered December 2, 2002.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

SANTUCCI, J.P., H. MILLER, SPOLZINO and SKELOS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-09674

The People, etc., ex rel. Bobby Williams,

petitioner, v W.A. Lamont, etc., respondent.

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Application by the petitioner for a writ of habeas corpus and for poor person relief.

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

ORDERED that the branch of the application which is for poor person relief is granted to the extent that the filing fee imposed by CPLR 8022(b) is waived, and that branch of the application is otherwise denied as academic; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the application which is for a writ of habeas corpus is denied and the petition is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.

SANTUCCI, J.P., H. MILLER, SPOLZINO and SKELOS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court