MATTER of Shannon Christine Daley, an attorney and counselor-at-law. (Attorney Registration No. 5293436) — Application by Shannon Christine Daley, who was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on December 16, 2014, to change her name on the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law to Shannon Daley Cogbill.Upon the papers filed in support of the application, it isORDERED that the application is granted; and it is further,ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall change the applicant’s name on the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law from Shannon Christine Daley to Shannon Daley Cogbill, effective immediately.SCHEINKMAN, J.P., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Cohen, JJ.MATTER of Maxine Jordan Kutner, an attorney and counselor-at-law. (Attorney Registration No. 5325865) — Application by Maxine Jordan Kutner, who was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on April 29, 2015, to change her name on the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law to Maxine Jordan Nicholas.Upon the papers filed in support of the application, it isORDERED that the application is granted; and it is further,ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall change the applicant’s name on the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law from Maxine Jordan Kutner to Maxine Jordan Nicholas, effective immediately.SCHEINKMAN, J.P., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Cohen, JJ.MATTER of Elizabeth Friedler, an attorney and counselor-at-law. (Attorney Registration No. 5303417) — Application by Elizabeth Friedler, who was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on March 18, 2015, to change her name on the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law to Elizabeth Nakamura.Upon the papers filed in support of the application, it isORDERED that the application is granted; and it is further,ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall change the applicant’s name on the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law from Elizabeth Friedler to Elizabeth Nakamura, effective immediately.SCHEINKMAN, J.P., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Rivera, Miller and Hinds-Radix, JJ.MATTER of Leeann Galea, ap, v. Matthew J. Krol, res — Motion by Leeann Galea, inter alia, for leave to appeal to this Court from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated February 1, 2018, and to direct that the subject child remain in New York, pending hearing and determination of the appeal.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal is denied; and it is further,ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied as academic.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., RIVERA, MILLER and HINDS-RADIX, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Rivera, Miller and Hinds-Radix, JJ.MATTER of Rebecca Blake, res, v. Dean Solomon, ap — F-361-15/16F, F-361-15/17H, F-15597-14/16F, F-15597-14/16F, F-14622-14/16G, F-16150-14/17D, F-14622-14/16F, F-361-15/16G, F-15597-14/17G) — Appeal by Dean Solomon from an order of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated October 13, 2017. By order to show cause dated January 18, 2018, the parties 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 proceedings for failure to comply with a dated November 29, 2017, issued pursuant to §670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]).Now, upon the order to show cause and the papers filed in response thereto, it isORDERED that the motion to dismiss the appeal is denied; and it is further,ORDERED that pursuant to §670.4(a) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), within 30 days of the date of this decision and order on motion, the appellant shall file in the office of the Clerk of this Court one of the following:(1) an affidavit or affirmation stating that there are no minutes of the Family Court proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or(2) if there are such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation stating 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 the appellant fails to file the affidavit or affirmation within 30 days of the date of this decision and order on motion, as set forth above, the Court will dismiss the appeal, without further notice.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., RIVERA, MILLER and HINDS-RADIX, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Balkin, JJ.MATTER of Kafayat N. D. (Anonymous). Childrens Aid Society, petitioner-res, Karlene N. D. (Anonymous), respondent- appellant res — Appeal by Kafayat N. D. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated November 8, 2017. Pursuant to Family Court Act §§1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of Patricia A. Carrington, dated February 16, 2018, it isORDERED that the appellant is granted leave to proceed as a poor person on the appeal, and the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:Deana Balahtsis805 Third Avenue, 12th FloorNew York, NY 10022212-588-1002and it is further,ORDERED that assigned counsel shall promptly attempt to contact the appellant at the address provided by the Court, and on or before March 26, 2018, shall notify the Case Manager assigned to the appeal, in writing, that she has done so and that either(1) the appellant is interested in prosecuting the appeal, or(2) the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the appeal, or that she has been unable to contact the appellant, and wishes to be relieved of the assignment; and it is further,ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the appellant, the respondent, and the attorney for the child, if any. The parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other (22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][ii]; Family Ct Act §1116); and it is further,ORDERED that the stenographer(s) and/or the transcription service(s) is/are required promptly to make and certify two transcripts of the proceedings, if any, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (22 NYCRR 671.9); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and the clerk of the Family Court shall furnish one of such certified transcripts to the appellant’s counsel, without charge; in the case of transcription services, one transcript shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court and one transcript shall be delivered to the assigned counsel. Assigned counsel is directed to provide copies of said transcripts to all of the other parties to the appeal, including the attorney for the child, if any, when counsel serves the appellant’s brief upon those parties; and it is further,ORDERED that the assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with any or orders issued pursuant to §670.4(a) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]); and it is further,ORDERED that upon a determination that the appellant is interested in proceeding with the appeal, the assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Balkin, JJ.MATTER of Jahlhon C. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 1)MATTER of Latifah C. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 2)MATTER of Alaynia C. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 3)MATTER of Ciara C. J. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 4)MATTER of Jahiem C. J. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 5)MATTER of Darius C. J. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 6)MATTER of Dontres C. J. (Anonymous). petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 7)MATTER of Danazia C. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Candace C. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 8) N-24551-16, N-24552-16, N-24553-16, N-24554-16, N-24555-16, N-24556-16) — Appeal by Candace C. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated January 17, 2018. Pursuant to Family Court Act §§1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of Sarah A. Tirgary, dated January 30, 2018, it isORDERED that the appellant is granted leave to proceed as a poor person on the appeal, and the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:Jennifer Arditi69-06 Grand AvenueMaspeth, NY 11378718-426-0444and it is further,ORDERED that assigned counsel shall promptly attempt to contact the appellant at the address provided by the Court, and on or before March 26, 2018 shall notify the Case Manager assigned to the appeal, in writing, that she has done so and that either(1) the appellant is interested in prosecuting the appeal, or(2) the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the appeal, or that she has been unable to contact the appellant, and wishes to be relieved of the assignment; and it is further,ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the appellant, the respondent, and the attorney for the children, if any. The parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other (22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][ii]; Family Ct Act §1116); and it is further,ORDERED that the stenographer(s) and/or the transcription service(s) is/are required promptly to make and certify two transcripts of the proceedings, if any, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (22 NYCRR 671.9); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and the clerk of the Family Court shall furnish one of such certified transcripts to the appellant’s counsel, without charge; in the case of transcription services, one transcript shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court and one transcript shall be delivered to the assigned counsel. Assigned counsel is directed to provide copies of said transcripts to all of the other parties to the appeal, including the attorney for the children, if any, when counsel serves the appellant’s brief upon those parties; and it is further,ORDERED that the assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with any or orders issued pursuant to §670.4(a) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]); and it is further,ORDERED that upon a determination that the appellant is interested in proceeding with the appeal, the assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Balkin, JJ.MATTER of Gavin G. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Carla G. (Anonymous), res-res — Appeal by Carla G. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated January 24, 2018. Pursuant to Family Court Act §§1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of Andrew Ford, dated February 9, 2018, it isORDERED that the appellant is granted leave to proceed as a poor person on the appeal, and the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:Larry S. Bachner39 Broadway, Suite 1610New York, NY 10006917-674-9516and it is further,ORDERED that assigned counsel shall promptly attempt to contact the appellant at the address provided by the Court, and on or before March 26, 2018, shall notify the Case Manager assigned to the appeal, in writing, that he has done so and that either(1) the appellant is interested in prosecuting the appeal, or(2) the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the appeal, or that he has been unable to contact the appellant, and wishes to be relieved of the assignment; and it is further,ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the appellant, the respondent, and the attorney for the child, if any. The parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other (22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][ii]; Family Ct Act §1116); and it is further,ORDERED that the stenographer(s) and/or the transcription service(s) is/are required promptly to make and certify two transcripts of the proceedings, if any, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (22 NYCRR 671.9); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and the clerk of the Family Court shall furnish one of such certified transcripts to the appellant’s counsel, without charge; in the case of transcription services, one transcript shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court and one transcript shall be delivered to the assigned counsel. Assigned counsel is directed to provide copies of said transcripts to all of the other parties to the appeal, including the attorney for the child, if any, when counsel serves the appellant’s brief upon those parties; and it is further,ORDERED that the assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with any or orders issued pursuant to §670.4(a) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]); and it is further,ORDERED that upon a determination that the appellant is interested in proceeding with the appeal, the assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Maltese, Barros and Connolly, JJ.MATTER of Zarko Svatovic, ap, v. Town of Southold res — Motion by the appellant for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals from a decision and order of this Court dated December 27, 2017, which determined an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated June 22, 2015.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is denied.BALKIN, J.P., MALTESE, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., res, v. Anthony Pepitone, ap — Motion by the respondent to dismiss an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated May 8, 2017, as untimely taken.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is denied.MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.MATTER of Michael E. Thompson, ap, v. Westchester County District Attorneys Office, respondent-respondent res — Motion by Michael E. Thompson for leave to appeal to this Court from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered November 30, 2017, for poor person relief, and for the assignment of counsel.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal is denied as unnecessary as the judgment is appealable as of right; and it is further,ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal on the original papers is granted, and the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including the transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the parties, who are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,ORDERED that the branches of the motion which are to waive payment of the filing fee, for free transcripts, and for the assignment of counsel are denied.MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.MATTER of Pablo Fernandez, pet, v. A. Rodriguez, etc. res — Motion by the petitioner pro se for leave to prosecute a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, which was transferred to this Court by an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered September 7, 2017, on the original papers and, in effect, to waive the requirements of 22 NYCRR 670.8 and 670.16, regarding, inter alia, the filing of nine copies of the petitioner’s brief.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the proceeding on the original papers is granted, and the proceeding will be heard on the original papers (including the transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the parties, who are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Leventhal, J.P.; Hinds-Radix, Barros and Connolly, JJ.Elena Strujan, ap, v. Kaufman & Kahn, LLP res — Motion by the appellant on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated June 5, 2015, and June 8, 2015, respectively, inter alia, to impose a sanction upon the respondents’ counsel and to waive the motion filing fee. Cross motion by the respondent Fiden & Norris, LLP, to direct the appellant to make further motions concerning this appeal by order to show cause.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, and upon the papers filed in support of the cross motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to waive the motion filing fee is granted; and it is further,ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied; and it is further,ORDERED that the cross motion is denied.LEVENTHAL, J.P., HINDS-RADIX, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.MATTER of Alana H. (Anonymous). Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-res, Caitlin M. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 1)MATTER of Sophia H. (Anonymous). Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-res, Caitlin M. (Anonymous), res-res — (Proceeding No. 2) — Appeal by Caitlin M., from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County, dated August 31, 2017. Pursuant to §670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this Court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it isORDERED that the time for the attorney for the child to serve and file a brief on the appeal is enlarged until March 30, 2018.MATTER of Jacob P. E. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Gustavo P. S. (Anonymous), res-res — Appeal by Gustavo P. S. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated June 12, 2017. Pursuant to §670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this Court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it isORDERED that the time for the attorney for the child to serve and file a brief on the appeal is enlarged until April 2, 2018.MATTER of Norma Parra, res, v. Victor Ponce, ap — Appeal by Victor Ponce from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated November 29, 2017. The appellant’s brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court on March 6, 2018. Pursuant to §670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this Court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it isORDERED that the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed within 30 days of the date of this .MATTER of Wesley LeJuan Harris, ap, v. Royisha Schnell Knowles Bryant, res — Appeal by Wesley LeJuan Harris from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated November 8, 2017.By decision and order on certification of this Court dated February 1, 2018, the following attorney was assigned as counsel for the appellant on the appeal:Glenn Gucciardo256 Main Street, Suite 206Northport, NY 11768631-262-6911By letter dated March 6, 2018, the assigned counsel has informed this Court that the appellant wishes to proceed with the appeal. Pursuant to §670.4(a) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it isORDERED 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, if there are no minutes of proceedings to be transcribed, within 60 days of the date of this ; and it is further,ORDERED that within 30 days after the date of this , 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 stating that the transcript has been received, and indicating the date received; or(3) if the transcripts has not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order on certification of this Court dated February 1, 2018, 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 , the Clerk of this Court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.By Leventhal, J.P.; Hinds-Radix, Barros and Connolly, JJ.PEOPLE, etc., res, v. Jose Antonio Tzintzunfrias, ap — Motion by counsel assigned to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered March 20, 2012, in effect, to be relieved on the ground that the appellant has abandoned the appeal by failing to respond to communications from assigned counsel. By order to show cause dated January 3, 2018, the appellant was directed to show cause before this Court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal on the ground that the appellant had abandoned the appeal, and the motion by assigned counsel, in effect, to be relieved was held in abeyance in the interim.Now, upon the order to show cause and no papers having been filed in response thereto, it isORDERED that the motion to dismiss the appeal is granted, and the appeal is dismissed; and it is further,ORDERED that the motion by assigned counsel, in effect, to be relieved is granted.LEVENTHAL, J.P., HINDS-RADIX, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.PEOPLE, etc., res, v. Jaime Franco, ap — Motion by the respondent to dismiss, for failure to prosecute, an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered November 1, 2010, which was deemed abandoned pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(f).Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed.MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., etc., res, Jose L. Cabrera appellants def — Motion by the respondent to dismiss an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered September 28, 2016, for failure to timely perfect the appeal.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[e]).MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.MATTER of Johnny Rios, ap, v. Eric Gonzalez, etc., res — Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated August 25, 2017, as a poor person, and for leave to file less than nine copies of the appellant’s brief.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal on the original papers is granted, and the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including the transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the parties, who are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Mastro, J.P.; Chambers, Sgroi and Cohen, JJ.Vaia Bekas, ap, v. Stamatiki Valiotis, res — Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated February 27, 2017, to waive compliance with the requirements of 22 NYCRR 670.10.2(f) regarding certification of the appellant’s appendix and supplemental appellant’s appendix.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is denied.MASTRO, J.P., CHAMBERS, SGROI and COHEN, JJ., concur.By Leventhal, J.P.; Hinds-Radix, Barros and Connolly, JJ.Anthony Cucuzza, res, v. 734 Foch Blvd. Realty Corp., ap — Motion by the respondent to dismiss an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated July 20, 2017, as untimely taken.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements (see CPLR 5513[a]).LEVENTHAL, J.P., HINDS-RADIX, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.By Leventhal, J.P.; Hinds-Radix, Barros and Connolly, JJ.PEOPLE, etc., plf, v. Maurice Samuels, def — Motion by the defendant for leave to appeal to this Court from an order of the County Court, Dutchess County, dated August 3, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is denied.LEVENTHAL, J.P., HINDS-RADIX, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.CIT Bank, N.A., res, v. Everette Weaver, appellant def — Motion by the appellant, inter alia, in effect, to recall and vacate an order on application of this Court dated January 23, 2018, which granted the respondent’s application pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) for an enlargement of time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated January 12, 2017, and to preclude the respondent from filing a brief.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is denied.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Balkin, JJ.MATTER of Amber L. M. (Anonymous). Suffolk County Department of Social Services, petitioner-res, Cheryl M. (Anonymous) respondents-ap — (Proceeding No. 1)MATTER of Devon M. N. (Anonymous). Suffolk County Department of Social Services, petitioner-res, Cheryl M. (Anonymous) respondents-ap — (Proceeding No. 2) B-1145-17, B-1147-17) — Separate appeals by Cheryl M. and Richard N. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated June 6, 2017. Pursuant to §670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this Court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it isORDERED that the appellant Cheryl M.’s time to perfect her appeal is enlarged until April 9, 2018; and it is further,ORDERED that no further enlargement of time shall be granted.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.MATTER of Isaac S. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Miriam S. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant res — (Proceeding No. 1)MATTER of Faigy S. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Miriam S. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant res — (Proceeding No. 2) — Appeal by Miriam S. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated November 14, 2017. By dated January 26, 2018, 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 :(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 stating 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 . Pursuant to §670.4(a)(5) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a][5]), it isORDERED that the parties 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 proceedings for failure to comply with the dated January 26, 2018, 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 April 3, 2018; and it is further,ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court, or his designee, is directed to serve a copy of this order to show cause upon the parties by regular mail.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.U.S. Bank, National Association, etc., res, v. Edward Maniscalco, appellant def — Motion by Lester & Associates, P.C., for leave to withdraw as counsel for the appellant on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered January 4, 2017, and, in effect, to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted and on or before March 27, 2018, Lester & Associates, P.C., shall serve its client by one of the methods specified in CPLR 2103(c), with a copy of this decision and order on motion and shall file proof of such service with the Clerk of this Court; and it is further,ORDERED that no further proceedings shall be taken against the appellant, without leave of the Court, until the expiration of 30 days after service upon him of a copy of this decision and order on motion; and it is further,ORDERED that the time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until May 10, 2018, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.Pamela Coakley, res-ap, v. Regal Cinemas, Inc. res, Seating Concepts, LLC, etc., appellant- respondent defendant (and a third-party action). — Application by the appellant-respondent pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on an appeal and cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered November 4, 2016, and an appeal from an order of the same court entered December 14, 2016.Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the application is granted, the appellant-respondent’s time to serve and file a reply brief is enlarged, and the reply brief submitted to the Clerk of this Court is accepted for filing and deemed timely served.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Edward Davison, ap, v. State of New York, res — (Claim No. 107884) — Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Claims dated December 14, 2016.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the respondent’s time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until April 11, 2018, and the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,ORDERED that no further enlargement of time shall be granted.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Citimortgage, Inc., res, v. David Chako ap, et al., def — Motion by the appellants to enlarge the time to perfect appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, both dated April 17, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the appellants’ time to perfect the appeals is enlarged until April 9, 2018, and the record or appendix on the appeals and the appellants’ brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Wachovia Bank, National Association, ap, v. Daniel Greenberg, res — Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated April 19, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the respondent’s time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until March 26, 2018, and the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.Elizabeth Kasavana, ap, v. Christine Vela, res — Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated March 31, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the respondent’s time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until March 26, 2018, and the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Maria Cuneo res-ap, v. Shorecliff Cottages Corporation appellants-respondents def — Motion by the respondents-appellants to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on appeals and a cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated January 23, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the respondents-appellants’ time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until March 23, 2018, and the respondents-appellants’ brief, including the points of argument on the cross appeal (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][3]), shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Fifth Third Mortgage Company, res, v. Jason Seminario, appellant def — Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered February 8, 2016.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the respondent’s time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until April 11, 2018, and the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Fabio Michael Lozano, Jr., res, v. Madga, Inc., appellant def — Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered April 24, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the respondent’s time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until March 26, 2018, and the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., res, v. Gail Palmore-Archer, appellant def — Motion by the appellant to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered October 13, 2016.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the appellant’s time to serve and file a reply brief is enlarged until March 26, 2018, and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, res, v. Christina Lyon, appellant def — Motion by the appellant to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered May 27, 2016, and May 24, 2016, respectively.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the appellant’s time to serve and file a reply brief is enlarged until March 23, 2018, and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, res, v. Kunjamma C. John, ap, et al., def — Motion by the appellant to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on appeals from three orders of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, two entered October 25, 2016, and one entered April 21, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the appellant’s time to serve and file a reply brief is enlarged until March 23, 2018, and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.PEOPLE, etc., res, v. Andre Floyd, ap — Motion by the appellant pro se to enlarge the time to serve and file a supplemental brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered February 21, 2014.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, and the appellant’s supplemental brief shall be served and filed on or before May 9, 2018; and it is further,ORDERED that the appellant shall file nine copies of the supplemental brief and serve one copy on the District Attorney.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.Steven Seidler ap, v. Jacob Knopf, etc. res — Motion by the respondents Loft E, LLC, and Robert Teitelbaum to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated June 29, 2017.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is granted, the time of the respondents Loft E, LLC, and Robert Teitelbaum to serve and file a brief is enlarged until March 26, 2018, and the brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.PEOPLE, etc., res, v. Maurice Bryant, ap — Motion by the appellant pro se to relieve counsel assigned to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, entered August 28, 2014, and for leave to prosecute the appeal pro se. Application by the respondent pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition and in relation thereto, and upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it isORDERED that the motion is denied without prejudice to making a motion on or before May 14, 2018, for leave to serve and file a pro se supplemental brief; and it is further,ORDERED that the application is granted, the respondent’s time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until April 27, 2018, and the respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.MATTER of Elizabeth Grill, res, v. Christian Genitrini, ap — Appeal by Christian Genitrini from an order of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated January 18, 2018. Pursuant to Family Court Act §§1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of Darren DeUrso, dated March 7, 2018, it isORDERED that the appellant is granted leave to proceed as a poor person on the appeal, and the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:John F. DeChiaro2001 Palmer Avenue, Suite 204Larchmont, NY 10538914-834-4400and it is further,ORDERED that assigned counsel shall promptly attempt to contact the appellant at the address provided by this Court, and on or before March 26, 2018, shall notify the Case Manager assigned to the appeal, in writing, that he has done so and that either(1) the appellant is interested in prosecuting the appeal, or(2) the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the appeal, or that he has been unable to contact the appellant, and wishes to be relieved of the assignment; and it is further,ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the appellant, the respondent, and the attorney for the child, if any. The parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other (22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][ii]; Family Ct Act §1116); and it is further,ORDERED that the stenographer(s) and/or the transcription service(s) is/are required promptly to make and certify two transcripts of the proceedings, if any, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (22 NYCRR 671.9); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and the clerk of the Family Court shall furnish one of such certified transcripts to the appellant’s assigned counsel, without charge; in the case of transcription services, one transcript shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court and one transcript shall be delivered to the appellant’s assigned counsel. Assigned counsel is directed to provide copies of said transcripts to all of the other parties to the appeal, including the attorney for the child, if any, when counsel serves the appellant’s brief upon those parties; and it is further,ORDERED that the assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with any or orders issued pursuant to §670.4(a) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]); and it is further,ORDERED that upon a determination that the appellant is interested in proceeding with the appeal, the assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.By Balkin, J.P.; Roman, Miller and Brathwaite Nelson, JJ.PEOPLE, etc., res, v. Dawan Vinson, ap — Appeal by Dawan Vinson from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered April 6, 2006. By order to show cause dated January 18, 2018, the appellant was directed to show cause before this Court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal on the ground that the appellant has abandoned the appeal.Now, upon the order to show cause and the papers filed in response thereto, it isORDERED that the motion to dismiss the appeal is denied; and it is further,ORDERED that the appellant’s time to perfect the appeal is enlarged. Retained counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this Court’s rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions.BALKIN, J.P., ROMAN, MILLER and BRATHWAITE NELSON, JJ., concur.By Leventhal, J.P.; Hinds-Radix, Barros and Connolly, JJ.MATTER of Rebecca Blake, res, v. Dean Solomon, ap — F-16150-14) — Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated October 13, 2017, as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition in thereto, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal on the original papers is denied as unnecessary (see Family Ct Act §1116), and the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the appellant, the respondent, and the attorney for the children, if any. The parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other (22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][ii]; Family Ct Act §1116); and it is further,ORDERED that the branches of the motion which are to waive the filing fee, for free transcripts, and for the assignment of counsel are denied.LEVENTHAL, J.P., HINDS-RADIX, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.By Chambers, J.P.; Cohen, Maltese and Barros, JJ.United Airconditioning Corp., respondent- ap, v. Axis Piping, Inc., appellant- res — Motion by the appellant-respondent to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered June 14, 2017, for leave to file a joint record in the form annexed to the motion papers, and to direct the respondent-appellant to pay one-half of the cost of the joint record in the form annexed to the motion papers. By decision and order on motion of this Court dated February 20, 2018, the matter was remitted to the Supreme Court, Nassau County, to report on whether that court considered the papers filed in connection with a motion that was determined by an order of that court dated December 14, 2016, in determining the motion and cross motion that were determined by the order entered June 14, 2017. The Supreme Court, Nassau County, has filed its report dated February 22, 2018.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, and upon the report of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated February 22, 2018, it isORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to file a joint record in the form annexed to the motion papers is denied; and it is further,ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to direct the respondent-appellant to pay one-half of the cost of the joint record in the form annexed to the motion papers is denied as academic; and it is further,ORDERED that on the Court’s own motion, the appellant-respondent’s time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until May 14, 2018, and the joint record or appendix on appeal and cross appeal (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][1]) and the appellant-respondent’s brief shall be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,ORDERED that the respondent-appellant shall serve and file its answering brief, including its points of argument on the cross appeal, in accordance with the rules of this Court (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][3]).CHAMBERS, J.P., COHEN, MALTESE and BARROS, JJ., concur.By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Balkin, JJ.MATTER of Rosalie D. T. (Anonymous), res — Judith T. (Anonymous), ap — Appeal from an order of the County Court, Nassau County, dated December 22, 2017.On the Court’s own motion, it isORDERED that the appeal is transferred to the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court, Ninth and Tenth Judicial Districts; and it is further,ORDERED that all further proceedings in connection with the appeal shall be conducted pursuant to the rules of the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court, Ninth and Tenth Judicial Districts.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.MATTER of Donna Banton, res, v. Joseph Basile, ap — Appeal by Joseph Basile from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated November 13, 2017. By order on certification of this Court dated January 8, 2018, the following attorney was assigned as counsel for the appellant on the appeal, and was directed, inter alia, to contact the appellant and determine the appellant’s interest in perfecting the appeal:Joel Borenstein26 Court Street, Suite 700Brooklyn, NY 11242718-916-8370By letter dated February 23, 2018, assigned counsel notified the Court that the appellant indicated that he may not wish to pursue his appeal.On the Court’s own motion, it isORDERED that the parties are directed to show cause before this Court why an order should or should not be made and entered relieving the assigned counsel for the appellant and 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 April 3, 2018; and it is further,
