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Vincent Gallo: So you want to rescind and cancel your Mortgage? The United States Supreme Court unanimously rules: “Go right ahead!”
Vincent J. Gallo, Esq., RCBA Real Estate Chair, offers his thoughts and questions on Jesinowski v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., 13-684 (January 13, 2015), wherein the United States ...
Posted Jan 23, 2015, 6:10 AM by Pete Weinman
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The 2015 Justice Louis San Giorgio Supreme Court Intern Program Application is out!!
April 10 is the deadline and the application is here: HERE and applicants will hear from the Richmond County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) as to whether they ...
Posted Jan 22, 2015, 1:33 PM by Pete Weinman
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Vincent Gallo: Proposed legislation will result in significant mortgage tax savings to a Borrower, or will it?
Real Estate Chair, Vincent J. Gallo, Esq., shared some of his thoughts on proposed legislation. New York State Senator, John DeFrancisco, on January 7, 2015, introduced a Bill (SB25) that ...
Posted Jan 12, 2015, 5:30 AM by Pete Weinman
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Temporary Protected Status Legal Clinic.
Thanks to our Immigration Chairman, Joseph Canepa, for forwarding the following:On November 20, 2014, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, announced his decision to designate nationals of those three ...
Posted Jan 9, 2015, 1:06 PM by Pete Weinman
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UPDATED: Jason R. Leventhal, Sr. passed away yesterday.
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Jason R. Leventhal, Sr. passed away last evening. I don't have any details yet of funeral arrangements but ...
Posted Jan 8, 2015, 9:42 AM by Pete Weinman
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Justice Maltese will be the Guest Speaker at Columbian Lawyers CLE on Staten Island.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 AT NINO'S RESTAURANT, 1110 HYLAN BOULEVARD, STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK GUEST SPEAKER THE HON. JOSEPH MALTESE ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT TOPIC "GETTING ...
Posted Jan 6, 2015, 7:06 AM by Pete Weinman
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Vincent J. Gallo on Dept of Buildings - Casenote on a Recent Decision of Interest.
The article, which was generously provided by Mr. Gallo, is posted HERE.
Posted Jan 5, 2015, 8:21 AM by Pete Weinman
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Vincent Antonucci has died.
Update: Staten Island Advance Obituary is HERE.--------------------------------------------------------Dear Members:It is with great sadness that I have to inform all of you of the passing of Vincent Antonucci, a longtime ...
Posted Dec 30, 2014, 6:29 AM by Pete Weinman
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Fastman on "Trusts' Principal and Income: An Attempt at Fairness"
Please see the attached, which was recently published in the NY Law Journal - and which was generously shared by Lainie Fastman, Esq.Click HERE.
Posted Dec 9, 2014, 1:41 PM by Pete Weinman
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Gary W. Johnson has died. (UPDATED INFO).
The wake will be held today (11/20) and tomorrow (11/21) at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals in Eltingville from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 on both days ...
Posted Nov 20, 2014, 6:23 AM by Pete Weinman
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It's that time again... Judge Gigante's Annual Teddy Bear Drive!
For the flyer, click HERE.
Posted Nov 14, 2014, 1:44 PM by Pete Weinman
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Salvatore Panepinto, Judge Panepinto's father-in-law, has passed away.
PANEPINTO Salvatore J. Panepinto of Dongan Hills on November 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mickey. Loving father of Joseph (Hon. Barbara) Panepinto. Adored grandfather of Lauren. Dear brother ...
Posted Nov 11, 2014, 9:11 AM by Pete Weinman
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Jaclyn E. Howe, Esq.'s mother (Ellen Barcia) passed away on 11/1/14.
Jaclyn E. Howe, Esq.'s, an Associate at Jonathan D'Agostino & Associates, mother (Ellen Barcia) passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The services are today (11/3) at Martin ...
Posted Nov 3, 2014, 11:06 AM by Pete Weinman
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RCBA Surrogates Court CLE.
Dear Members:The RCBA Surrogate's Court Committee will be having a CLE on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Surrogate's Court, Room ...
Posted Oct 30, 2014, 10:17 AM by Pete Weinman
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New York State Judicial Candidate Voter Guide.
Dear all,For the 2014 general election, the New York State Unified Court System has launched an upgraded non-partisan Judicial Voter Guide at www.nycourts.gov/vote allowing users ...
Posted Oct 23, 2014, 7:54 AM by Pete Weinman
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Judge DiDomenico rules Ex-foster dad not financially responsible for girl who unknowingly lives with real dad.
The judge ruled the girl's biological father is in a position to financially support her, should the need arise. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a case that had more ...
Posted Jul 2, 2014, 6:00 AM by Pete Weinman
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Justice Maltese and his daughter earn simultaneous doctorates.
Associate Justice Joseph J. Maltese and his daughter, Julie Ann Maltese,would certainly echo my sentiments. In fact, this duo is so close, that they even received their doctorate degrees ...
Posted Jun 25, 2014, 12:24 PM by Pete Weinman
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Cases of Interest (Judge Sciarrino).
Accused ‘Brooklyn Ripper’ angrily demands a word with judge - NY Post Story HEREreBar owner pleads guilty to grand larceny, tax fraud - Brooklyn Daily Eagle Story HERE
Posted Jun 13, 2014, 6:15 AM by Pete Weinman
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RCBA Member Jack Stern, elected Chairman of the Board of Eger Lutheran Homes and Services.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eger Lutheran Homes and Services elected Jack Stern as its new chairman of the board of trustees. Stern, who succeeds Peter A. Maniscalco as chairman ...
Posted May 12, 2014, 5:26 AM by Pete Weinman
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SI Public Administrator, Gary Gotlin, wins $9 million tug-of-war with Brooklyn counterpart over woman's estate.
NY Law Journal Update, click HERE.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The $9-million estate of a long-time Brooklyn resident who spent her last years in a Stapleton nursing home ...
Posted Apr 3, 2014, 4:53 AM by Pete Weinman
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Flashback in the news...Judge Straniere, creator of Purim shpiels for his congregation, receives recognition for his wit on the bench.
Philip Straniere, a veteran judge, is facing a ponderous decision these days: Esther or Vashti? Straniere, who has served on Staten Island’s 2nd Civil Court District 15 years, is ...
Posted Mar 16, 2014, 1:54 PM by Pete Weinman
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Appellate court now has 2 Island jurists (via SI Advance).
With the announcement that Gov. Cuomo has appointed Supreme Court Justice Joseph Maltese to the Appellate Division, Second Department, there are now two Staten Islanders serving on the intermediate level ...
Posted Jan 28, 2014, 7:10 AM by Pete Weinman
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Breaking News: Judge Maltese was appointed to the Appellate Division.
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/01172013-supreme-court-appellate-division-appointmentsThanks to Jeff Alfano for forwarding this info - I will update this page soon...
Posted Jan 17, 2014, 1:08 PM by Pete Weinman
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The RCBA Does it's Part in Veteran Discount Program.
KUDOS to Thomas Hall, President of the RCBA, Robert Mulhall, chairman of the RCBA Veterans Committee, and Michael J Gaffney, the Vice President of the 13th Judicial District to the ...
Posted Nov 26, 2013, 10:17 AM by Pete Weinman
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Judges making a pitch to remain on bench until the year in which they turn 80.
For the complete article, visit the SI Advance website by clicking HERE.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In an unprecedented quasi-political move, judges have been green-lighted to make campaign ...
Posted Oct 23, 2013, 4:55 AM by Pete Weinman
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Truck Tears Off Side of New Courthouse Facade...
These photos just in from Jonathan Behrins. More information as it comes in...
Posted Oct 16, 2013, 9:01 AM by Pete Weinman
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RCBA Member, Anne-Louise DePalo, is a renaissance woman (SILIVE).
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- An attorney, a popular children’s book author, an artist and photographer — Grasmere resident Anne-Louise DePalo can only be described as a multi-talented Renaissance ...
Posted Aug 11, 2013, 2:48 PM by Pete Weinman
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Rodney Stilwell wins third Staten Island Amateur crown.
Rod Stilwell captured his third Staten Island Amateur by beating Lou Buttermark Jr. Sunday at Richmond County Country Club.It took Stilwell 33 holes to seal the prestigious event. Stilwell ...
Posted Aug 11, 2013, 2:45 PM by Pete Weinman
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Judge Vitaliano Denies Drug Dealer Sentence Reprieve.
Posted Aug 6, 2013, 12:20 PM by Pete Weinman
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The RCBA inducts a new slate of officers for Staten Island.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Richmond County Bar Association inducted a new slate of officers on Thursday at the Richmond County Clerk's Office in St. George.The new officers ...
Posted Jun 26, 2013, 11:01 AM by Pete Weinman
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Daniel Reiter, Esq.
Daniel is an Associate at the Law Firm of Hall & Hall, LLP. Daniel graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2013 and was admitted to practice in the State of ...
Posted Dec 8, 2014, 12:34 PM by Pete Weinman
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Randi Scherman, Esq.
STATEN ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES 36 RICHMOND TER STE 205 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-1934Randi Scherman is a staff attorney in the Homeowner Defense Project. Prior to joining SILS, she ...
Posted Apr 28, 2014, 12:36 PM by Pete Weinman
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Garrett Fruchtman, Esq.
Seton Hall Law SchoolAdmitted in NY and NJNY: 1189 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310NJ: 27 Warren St., Suite 302, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Posted Apr 28, 2014, 12:46 PM by Pete Weinman
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Gina Marie Reitano, Esq.
Serving the Staten Island community for 25 years in the areas of matrimonial law and litigation, guardianship law, and all issues concerning the elderly and the mentally ill including Medicaid ...
Posted Apr 28, 2014, 12:25 PM by Pete Weinman
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Posted Jan 23, 2015, 5:21 AM by Pete Weinman
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Posted Jan 8, 2015, 11:17 AM by Pete Weinman
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Office Space Available.
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Posted Jan 7, 2015, 6:25 AM by Pete Weinman
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St. George office space available.
St. George: 600 square feet of office space (dividable). New rugs, freshly painted. Directly opposite new court building. Contact Josephine Vaccaro, Robert DeFalco Realty. 718-987-7900. Direct 917-763 ...
Posted Nov 18, 2014, 5:38 AM by Pete Weinman
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Office space available at 260 Christopher Lane.
Single Offices. Includes heat and electricity. $1,000.00 a month Highly visible, central location, near major roads and highway, impressive entrance and lobby, 100+ car private parking lot. Call ...
Posted Nov 7, 2014, 9:14 AM by Pete Weinman
RCBA Journal Legal News Blog by Hon. Matthew A. Sciarrino, Jr. NOTE: due to a google glitch, I am aware that the sort order of these decisions is backwards. Believe me, I'm working on it! -Pete Law, Decisions, & Articles of InterestPublished Decisions This Day in Legal History...
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