Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department MOTION DECISIONS FOR DECEMBER 2, 2004

TITLECase Number
Cataldo v Incorporated Village of Mineola2004-01667
Crespi v M.E.I.T. Associates, L.L.C.2004-04812
Gohrig v Porcelli2004-04813
Hart v Tri-State Consumer, Inc.2004-09615 +1
Hatfield v Bridgedale, L.L.C.2004-03159
Johnston v City of New York2004-01219
Kishun v Santiago2004-01720
Mendez v Kyung Yoo2004-03078
Mullayev v Mullayev2004-08849
Nesdale v Banister2004-05107
New York University Hospital Tisch Institute 2004-10013
9394, LLC v Farris2003-09451
O'Donnell v Blanaru2004-03937
Sanchez v Serje2004-04737
Staudter v Staudter2004-09561
White Bay Enterprises, Ltd. v Newsday, Inc.2004-06660
Williams v Eason2004-09697
Mtr of Allen v Dormitory Authority of the Sta2004-04970
Mtr of Best v Queens County Criminal Court2004-03624
Mtr of Biggio v Biggio2004-10085
Mtr of Corby v Corby2004-04257
Mtr of D. (Anonymous), Children2004-02384
Mtr of D. (Anonymous), Justina Rose; Suffolk 2004-10296
Mtr of Dobbins v Vartabedian2004-08964
Mtr of F. (Anonymous), Marlena Maria; Westche2004-10311
Mtr of Farnam v Afrahim2004-10351
Mtr of H. (Anonymous), Brian; Commissioner of2004-08188
Mtr of J. (Anonymous), Wendy v S. (Anonymous)2004-06573
Mtr of L. (Anonymous), Angel Steven; Corporat2004-08918 +1
Mtr of M. (Anonymous), Kayla; Suffolk County 2004-10297
Mtr of Maria v Maria2004-08359
Mtr of McDuffie v Brock2004-07875
Mtr of Pedone v Corpes2004-07856
Mtr of R. (Anonymous), Stephanie; R., Samanth2004-10295
Mtr of Shapiro, Deceased; Shapiro, Martin2004-08455
Mtr of W. (Anonymous) v G. (Anonymous)2004-08921
Mtr of W. (Anonymous), Michael Unique; Lakesi2004-10314
Mtr of Wrighton v Wrighton2004-10312
Peo v Allen, Willie2003-05791
Peo v Antonetti, Victor2004-09454
Peo v Arnold, Steven2003-02102
Peo v Campbell, Arthur1999-10302
Peo v Cozart, Leonard2004-09465
Peo v Dailey, Gary2002-04781
Peo v Ermmarino, Albert2004-01088
Peo v Fields, Irving2004-09307
Peo v Graham, Terrell1999-05996
Peo v Hairston, Sean2000-00805
Peo v Haque, Anwar2004-06406
Peo v Herrerra-Santana, Lucas1994-03656
Peo v Ibrahim, Nihia1999-04743
Peo v Javier, Rafael1999-01276
Peo v Jiggetts, William2002-04926
Peo v Johnson, Stephen2004-09249
Peo v Jones, Garrol2003-05143
Peo v Madison, Jason2004-09389
Peo v Malik, Keisha1998-06438 +1
Peo v Mason, Harold B., Jr.2004-09458
Peo v McCallum, Kevin2004-09310
Peo v McMurry, Frances2003-00545
Peo v Moses, Shawn2004-09514
Peo v Newborn, Keith2004-09456
Peo v Padusniak, Frank1999-02238
Peo v Richardson, Dean2003-03045
Peo v Robinson, Richard1998-04034
Peo v Thomas, Vincent2004-09452
Peo v Vallejos, John2003-07954







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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M18940

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-01667

Salvatore A. Cataldo, appellant,

v Incorporated Village of Mineola,

et al., respondents.

(Index No. 29399/99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated January 14, 2004, to waive the requirements of 22 NYCRR 670.10.2(f) regarding certification of the record on appeal.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-04812

Robert Crespi, respondent,

v M.E.I.T. Associates, L.L.C., appellant.

(Index No. 27380/01)

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, Queens County, dated April 28, 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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2004-04813

Ignaz Gohrig, et al., appellants,

v Eugene Porcelli, respondent

(and a third-party action).

(Index No. 7952/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

ORDERED that the order on application in the above entitled case dated November 23, 2004, is recalled and vacated, and the following order on application is substituted therefor:

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, Queens County, entered April 29, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellants' record and brief which was submitted to the Clerk of this court on December 1, 2004, is accepted for filing.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18882

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-09615, 2004-10121

Dean E. Hart, plaintiff-respondent,

v Tri-State Consumer, Inc., defendant-

respondent, Penny Fern Hart, defendant-

appellant; Tri-State Consumer Insurance

Company, nonparty-appellant.

(Index No. 13620/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the nonparty-appellant on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered October 8, 2004, and dated October 26, 2004, respectively, to stay enforcement of the order entered October 8, 2004 and an arbitration award dated July 27, 2004, and to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action and any arbitration proceeding between the parties pending hearing and determination of the appeals, and to enjoin the plaintiff-respondent and the defendant-respondent "from performing, participating in and/or taking any action with regard to, the operation, management, officers, directors, employees, corporate charter, and corporate by-laws, of the [n]on-[p]arty-[a]ppellant" pending hearing and determination of the appeal. Separate motion by the defendant-appellant, in effect, for the same relief and to stay enforcement of the order dated October 26, 2004, pending hearing and determination of the appeals.

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

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

ORDERED that enforcement of the orders entered October 8, 2004, and dated October 26, 2004, respectively, and the arbitration award dated July 27, 2004, as well as all proceedings in the above-entitled action and any arbitration proceeding between the parties are stayed, pending hearing and determination of the appeals; and it is further,

ORDERED that the plaintiff-respondent and the defendant-respondent are enjoined "from performing, participating in and/or taking any action with regard to, the operation, management, officers, directors, employees, corporate charter, and corporate by-laws, of the [n]on-[p]arty-[a]ppellant" pending hearing and determination of the appeals; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stay herein is granted on condition that the appeals are perfected on or before January 3, 2005; and it is further,

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-03159

Leonard Hatfield, et al., appellants,

v Bridgedale, L.L.C., et al., respondents

(and a third-party action).

(Index No. 22502/00)

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, Queens County, entered February 20, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellants' time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 17, 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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M18952

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-01219

Edwin Johnston, Jr., etc., et al., respondents,

v City of New York, appellant.

(Index No. 419/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

On the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that its decision and order on motion dated November 16, 2004, in the above-entitled case is amended by deleting the caption thereof and substituting therefor the following caption:

"Edwin Johnston, Jr., as Legal Guardian of Jasmine B. Johnston, and Edwin Johnston, Jr., as Administrator of the Estate of Debra Johnston, respondents, v City of New York, appellant."

RITTER, J.P., S. MILLER, GOLDSTEIN and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18943

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-01720

Heamwatti Kishun, respondent,

v Laura Santiago, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 49618/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants for leave to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated January 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 deemed withdrawn, without costs or disbursements.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, MASTRO and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18958

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2004-03078

Angel Mendez, etc., appellant,

v Kyung Yoo, etc., et al., defendants,

St. Vincent's Medical Center, respondent.

(Index No. 53342/02)

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, Kings County, dated September 15, 2003.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until February 22, 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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2004-08849

Robert Mullayev, respondent,

v Polina Mullayev, appellant.

(Index No. 42915/99)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Polina Mullayev from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated June 29, 2004. By scheduling order dated October 21, 2004, 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 Supreme 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 October 21, 2004, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before December 16, 2004; and it is further,

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-05107

John Nesdale, appellant,

v Frank Banister, appellant.

(Index No. 4321/01)

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, Westchester County, dated April 13, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 3, 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

M18934

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-10013

New York University Hospital Tisch Institute,

a/a/o Ira Kalfus, respondent, v Merchants

Mutual Insurance Company, appellant.

(Index No. 7560/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated July 21, 2004, pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the same court dated October 26, 2004.

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 judgment dated July 21, 2004, is 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 respondent may move to vacate the stay, on three days notice.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18928

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

THOMAS A. ADAMS

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-09451

9394, LLC, et al., appellants, v

John T. Farris, Jr., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 9308/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants for leave to reargue an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered October 10, 2003, which was determined by decision and order of this court dated September 27, 2004, or, in the alternative, for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals from the decision and order of this court, and cross application by the respondents to impose a sanction on the appellants.

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

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

ORDERED that the cross application is denied without prejudice to making a motion for the same relief (see CPLR 8022[b]).

FLORIO, J.P., SCHMIDT, ADAMS and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18941

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-03937

Michael O'Donnell, respondent,

v Grigore Blanaru, appellant

(Index No. 18991/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered March 19, 2004.

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 appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 3, 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 no further enlargements of time shall be granted.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18932

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2004-04737

Mildred Sanchez, appellant,

v Jorge Serje, respondent.

(Index No. 114/01)

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, Kings County, dated March 11, 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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M18926

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09561

Frances Lynn Staudter, appellant,

v Charles Staudter, respondent.

(Index No. 15723/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated October 13, 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18925

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-06660

White Bay Enterprises, Ltd., respondent,

v Newsday, Inc., appellant.

(Index No. 12537/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent to enlarge the record on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated June 25, 2004, to include certain material and to strike certain portions of the appellant's brief.

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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M18955

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-09697

Wandalyn Williams, respondent,

v John Eason, et al., appellants, et al.,

defendants.

(Index No. 7488/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered October 14, 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-04970

In the Matter of Athea Allen, respondent,

v Dormitory Authority of State of New York,

appellant.

(Index No. 6/04)

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 April 22, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 31, 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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M18956

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2004-03624

In the Matter of Hilary Best, appellant,

v Queens County Criminal Court, et al.,

respondents.

(Index No. 2185/04)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellant pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated March 23, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 3, 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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M18936

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

THOMAS A. ADAMS

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2004-10085

In the Matter of Lawrence Biggio, petitioner-

appellant, v Jacqueline Biggio, respondent.

(Matter No. 1)

(Docket No. O-15008-03)

In the Matter of Jacqueline Biggio, petitioner-

respondent, v Lawrence Biggio, respondent.

(Matter No. 2)

(Docket No. O-15024-03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by Lawrence Biggio for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated November 5, 2004, and to stay the proceedings in the above-entitled matters pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal is denied, without prejudice to Lawrence Biggio moving in the Family Court, Nassau County, to vacate the order dated November 5, 2004; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to stay the proceedings in the above-entitled matters pending hearing and determination of the appeal is denied as academic.

RITTER, J.P., S. MILLER, ADAMS and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18927

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-04257

In the Matter of Joann Corby, appellant,

v Scott M. Corby, respondent.

(Docket No. O-10198-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by Joann Corby from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated April 1, 2004. By order to show cause dated October 26, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with a scheduling order dated August 5, 2004, issued pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.4(a)(2).

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 the scheduling order dated August 5, 2004 (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][5]).

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18933

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-02384

In the Matter of D. (Anonymous) Children.

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Robert D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N-17487/89)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Robert D. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated February 23, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on September 20, 2004, and the respondent's brief was served and filed on November 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 6, 2004; and it is further,

ORDERED that no further enlargement of time shall be granted.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-10296

In the Matter of Justina Rose D. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

petitioner-respondent; Charlotte D. (Anonymous),

appellant, et al., respondent.

(Docket Nos. B-3636-04, B-3638-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Charlotte D. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated November 17, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18849

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2004-08964

In the Matter of Daniel W. Dobbins, respondent,

v Nancy Vartabedian, appellant.

(Docket No. V-2596-98)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Nancy Vartabedian from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated September 1, 2004. By scheduling order dated October 25, 2004, the appellant was directed to file one of the following in the office of the Clerk of the court, within 30 days after the date of the scheduling order:

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

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

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

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

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

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

ORDERED that the parties or their attorneys are directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated October 25, 2004, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before December 16, 2004; and it is further,

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18872

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2004-10311

In the Matter of Marlena Maria F. (Anonymous).

Westchester County Department of Social Services, respondent;

Maria Magdalena F. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. B-2884-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Maria Magdalena F. from an order of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated October 7, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18865

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2004-10351

In the Matter of Soraya Farnam, respondent,

v Albert Afrahim, appellant.

(Docket No. O-10811-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Paul Wrighton from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated November 17, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18937

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2004-08188

In the Matter of Brian H. (Anonymous).

Commissioner of the Department of Social Services,

petitioner-respondent; Gladys H. (Anonymous),

respondent; Jose V. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket Nos. N-01895-02; N-23028-02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Jose V. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated August 31, 2004. By decision and order on motion of this court dated November 29, 2004, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Michael Hueston, Esq.

26 Court Street, Suite 1815

Brooklyn, New York 11242

(718) 624-9391

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

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

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

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

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

(3) if the transcript has not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order of this court dated November 29, 2004, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, the date thereof, and the date by which the transcript is expected; or

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Mr. Rose. Please contact him at 718-722-6313 with any questions.




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M18855

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2004-06573

In the Matter of Wendy J. (Anonymous), respondent,

v Glenville S. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. P-30364-03)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Glenville S. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated July 7, 2004. By decision and order on motion of this court dated October 25, 2004 the appellant was granted leave to renew a motion for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person on or before November 26, 2004. The appellant has failed to do so. 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 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 December 16, 2004; and it is further,

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18835

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2004-08918, 2004-08919

In the Matter of Angel Steven L. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. D-18264/02)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeals by Angel Steven L. from two orders of the Family Court, Kings County, dated July 30, 2004, and September 8, 2004, respectively. By scheduling order dated October 21, 2004, 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 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 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 October 21, 2004, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before December 16, 2004; and it is further,

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18868

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2004-10297

In the Matter of Kayla M. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services, respondent;

Elizabeth G. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N- 02109-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Elizabeth G. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated November 1, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M18938

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-08359

In the Matter of Elaine Maria, respondent,

v Rovel Maria, appellant.

(Docket No. O-00084)

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

Motion by counsel assigned to represent the appellant in a proceeding before the Supreme Court, Queens County, to be relieved, for the assignment of new counsel to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated June 8, 2004, and to grant the appellant leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person.

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

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

ORDERED that counsel shall serve a copy of this decision and order upon the appellant on or before December 14, 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 motion which seek assignment of new counsel to represent the appellant on the appeal and leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person are denied with leave to the appellant to renew, on or before January 7, 2005, upon the submission of proper papers establishing that he is entitled to poor person relief and indicating that the appellant is interested in pursuing the appeal.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18930

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-07875

In the Matter of Tarneka McDuffie, appellant,

v Camille Brock, respondent.

(Docket No. V-19963-03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by Tarneka McDuffie from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated August 2, 2004. By order to show cause dated October 27, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with a scheduling order dated September 16, 2004, issued pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.4(a)(2).

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 the scheduling order dated September 16, 2004 (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][5]).

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18847

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2004-07856

In the Matter of Dana R. Pedone, respondent,

v Marcus Corpes, appellant.

(Docket No. P-00464/95)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Marcus Corpes from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated July 26, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

ORDERED that within 15 days after the date of this scheduling order, the appellant shall file in the office of the Clerk of this court one of the following:

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

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18863

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2004-10295

In the Matter of Stephanie R. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services, respondent;

Orlando G. (Anonymous), a/k/a Orlando R. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1 )

In the Matter of Samantha R. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services, respondent;

Orlando G. (Anonymous), a/k/a Orlando R. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2 )

(Docket Nos. N-01891-04, N-01892-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Orlando G., a/k/a Orlando R. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated October 4, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18919

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

BARRY A. COZIER

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2004-08455

In the Matter of Miriam Shapiro, deceased.

Martin L. Shapiro, appellant; Beth Stearns,

etc., respondent.

(File No. 320884)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on an appeal from an order of the Surrogate's Court, Nassau County, dated September 15, 2004, in effect, to amend so much of a decision and order on motion of this court dated November 5, 2004, as granted that branch of the appellant's motion which was to vacate or modify the restraining notice served by the respondent Beth Stearns, as successor executrix of the estate of Miriam Shapiro, on certain brokerage accounts owned by the appellant and being held by Smith Barney to the extent that the appellant was permitted to execute buy and sell orders on the brokerage accounts so restrained in order to prevent further diminution of the value those accounts, upon notice to Beth Stearns, but no distributions were allowed, on condition that the appeal was perfected on or before December 6, 2004.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the stipulation of the parties dated November 19, 2004, it is

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

ORDERED that the decision and order on motion of this court dated November 5, 2004, is amended by deleting from the decretal paragraphs thereof the date "December 6, 2004," and substituting therefor the date "January 3, 2005."

FLORIO, J.P., KRAUSMAN, COZIER and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18834

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2004-08921

In the Matter of Jennifer E. W. (Anonymous), appellant,

v Ronald G. (Anonymous), respondent.

(Docket No. P-3019/99)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Jennifer E. W. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated August 17, 2004. By scheduling order dated October 21, 2004, the appellant was directed to file one of the following in the office of the Clerk of the court, within 30 days after the date of the scheduling order:

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

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

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

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

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

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

ORDERED that the parties or their attorneys are directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated October 21, 2004, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before December 16, 2004; and it is further,

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18873

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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)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Michael Anthony W. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated October 25, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18864

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2004-10312

In the Matter of Delores Wrighton, respondent,

v Paul Wrighton, appellant.

(Docket No. F-12654/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Paul Wrighton from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated November 3, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

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

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

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

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

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

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M18911

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2003-05791

The People, etc., respondent,

v Willie Allen, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1160/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from a determination of the County Court, Nassau County, dated June 18, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied as unnecessary, as the appellant was granted leave to proceed as a poor person in the Supreme Court and, pursuant to Correction Law § 168-n (3), his status as a poor person and the counsel assigned to represent him before the Supreme Court, Kings County, continues on appeal; and it is further,

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

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

ORDERED that the clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPLR 1102[b]); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

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

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

ORDERED that the filing fee is waived (see CPLR 1103[d]); and it is further,

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

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.

2004-09454

The People, etc., respondent,

v Victor Antonetti, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1628-02)

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 an amended judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered October 13, 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 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:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

25 South Ronald Drive

Amityville, New York 11701




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M18912

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2003-02102

The People, etc., respondent,

v Steven Arnold, appellant.

(Ind. No. 82734/92)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a determination of the County Court, Nassau County, dated February 3, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied as unnecessary, as the appellant was granted leave to proceed as a poor person in the Supreme Court and, pursuant to Correction Law § 168-n (3), his status as a poor person and the counsel assigned to represent him before the Supreme Court, Kings County, continues on appeal; and it is further,

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

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

ORDERED that the clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPLR 1102[b]); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

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

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

ORDERED that the filing fee is waived (see CPLR 1103[d]); and it is further,

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18820

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1999-10302

The People, etc., respondent,

v Arthur Campbell, appellant.

(Ind. No. 13347/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered October 7, 1999.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18806

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09465

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Leonard Cozart, defendant.

(Ind. No. 04-00124)

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

Motion by the defendant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 for an extension of time to take an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Rockland County, rendered July 20, 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 R 3132

Greene Corr. Fac.

Box 975

Coxsackie, New York 12051



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M18821

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2002-04781

The People, etc., respondent,

v Gary Dailey, appellant.

(Ind. No. 156/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered April 15, 2002.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18900

F/

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-01088

The People, etc., respondent,

v Albert Ermmarino, appellant.

(Ind. No. 978-03)

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, Suffolk County, rendered October 16, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

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

ORDERED the motion is denied.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

03 A 5651

Butler Corr. Fac.

Box 400

Red Creek, New York 13143




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M18811

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09307

The People, etc., respondent,

v Irving Fields, appellant.

(Ind. No. 5181/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered September 22, 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) 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18822

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1999-05996

The People, etc., respondent,

v Terrell Graham, appellant.

(Ind. No. 12035/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered June 15, 1999.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18824

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2000-00805

The People, etc., respondent,

v Sean Hairston, appellant.

(Ind. No. 10721/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered December 16, 1999.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18903

F/

DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-06406

The People, etc., respondent,

v Anwar Haque, appellant.

(Ind. No. 4136/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dispense With Printing
Free Minutes

Renewed motion by the appellant for leave to dispense with printing on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered July 21, 2004, and for a copy of the typewritten transcripts of the stenographic minutes, without charge.

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to dispense with printing is denied as unnecessary (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][viii]); and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise 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, if any, 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); retained 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 retained counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that, upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide counsel with a copy of the pre-sentence 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 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 retained counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Attorney's Address:

David Zucker

Schwed & Zucker, Esqs.

125-10 Queens Blvd.

Kew Gardens, New York 11415



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M18823

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1994-03656

The People, etc., respondent,

v Lucas Herrerra-Santana, appellant.

(Ind. No. 11542/93)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered March 28, 1994.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18825

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1999-04743

The People, etc., respondent,

v Nihia Ibrahim, appellant.

(Ind. No. 90054/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered May 13, 1999.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18826

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1999-01276

The People, etc., respondent,

v Rafael Javier, appellant.

(Ind. No. 71/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered January 29, 1999.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18803

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2002-04926

The People, etc., respondent,

v William Jiggetts, appellant.

(Ind. No. 5219/01)

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 May 21, 2002, 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 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

02 A 3124

Sing Sing Corr. Fac.

354 Hunter Street

Ossining, New York 10562




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M18951

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-09249

The People, etc., respondent,

v Stephen Johnson, appellant.

(Ind. No. 04-00228)

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 Supreme Court, Westchester County, rendered 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 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:

John R. Mechmann, Esq.

33 Alexander Avenue

Yonkers, New York 10704

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 A 5273

Downstate Corr. Fac.

Box F

Fishkill, New York 12524




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M18805

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2003-05143

The People, etc., respondent,

v Garrol Jones, appellant.

(Ind. No. 11101/01)

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, Queens County, rendered May 20, 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 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

03 A 2833

Fishkill Corr. Fac.

Box 1245

Beacon, New York 12508




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M18809

F/

SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09389

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jason Madison, appellant.

(Ind. No. 04-00161)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Orange County, rendered October 20, 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) 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) 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M18832

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1998-06438, 1998-06439

The People, etc., respondent,

v Keisha Malik, appellant.

(Ind. Nos. 90104/98, 90105/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned appeals from two judgments of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, both rendered July 7, 1998.

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

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

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.

2004-09458

The People, etc., respondent,

v Harold B. Mason Jr., appellant.

(Ind. No. 357-04)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered October 6, 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 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:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 A 5592

Downstate Corr. Fac.

Box F

Fishkill, New York 12524




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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-09310

The People, etc., respondent,

v Kevin McCallum, appellant.

(Ind. No. 711/03)

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, Nassau County, rendered October 21, 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 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:

Bruce Bekritsky, Esq.

1551 Kellum Place

Mineola, New York 11501

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.

S. MILLER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, 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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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-00545

The People, etc., respondent,

v Frances McMurry, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2224-01)

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 Supreme Court, Suffolk County, rendered December 17, 2002, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

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

ORDERED 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:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

02 G 1284

Bedford Hills Corr. Fac.

Box 1000

Bedford Hills, New York 10507




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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-09514

The People, etc., respondent,

v Shawn Moses, appellant.

(Ind. No. 03-00956)

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 Supreme Court, Westchester County, rendered October 21, 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 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:

Barry E. Warhit, Esq.

399 Knollwood Road - Suite 206

White Plains, New York 10603

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 A 3531

Downstate Corr. Fac.

Box F

Fishkill, New York 12524




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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-09456

The People, etc., respondent,

v Keith Newborn, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1970-03)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered October 14, 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 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:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

Please make inquiry to the State Inmate Locator

New York State Department of Correctional Services

Telephone: (518) 457-0043




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M18827

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1999-02238

The People, etc., respondent,

v Frank Padusniak, appellant.

(Ind. No. 150/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered February 23, 1999.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18828

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2003-03045

The People, etc., respondent,

v Dean Richardson, appellant.

(Ind. No. 193/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered March 21, 2003.

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M18830

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

1998-04034

The People, etc., respondent,

v Richard Robinson, appellant.

(Ind. No. 97490)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered April 14, 1998.

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

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

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.

2004-09452

The People, etc., respondent,

v Vincent Thomas, appellant.

(Ind. No. 442-04)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered October 13, 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 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:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

Please make inquiry to the State Inmate Locator

New York State Department of Correctional Services

Telephone: (518) 457-0043




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M18906

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

NANCY E. SMITH

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-07954

The People, etc., respondent,

v John Vallejos, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2061-02)

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, Suffolk County, rendered August 18, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

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

ORDERED 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:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

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

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

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

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

03 R 4518

Oneida Corr. Fac.

Box 4580

Rome, New York 13442