PO Box 40254
Brooklyn NY 11204
Fax: (347) 438-3237
peacefulshades@gmail.com
Arthur Schneider Esq.
PO Box 319
Shenorock, New York 10587
(914) 248-8315
Fax (914) 248-5992
January 18, 2015
Re:
Charge file by Chief Clerk for not responding to mis-sent notices
Hello Mr. Schneider,
Yesterday, January 18th, I received your
letter dated January 9, 2015; for time sensitive matters please fax a copy of
what is mailed. Please note I have not received corresponding notice from the
court. **How
are you are still listed as my lawyer is puzzling, who is paying you?**
Thank you for offering your
assistance, temporarily I accept.
For the immediate, please resubmit proof I faxed to the court; notices
and letters were sent to different contact information than I faxed June 17,
2014 or please finally acknowledge I removed you June 5, 2014 so the proof I
sent is applied.
The
attached transcript[1] shows
difficulties within Peekskill post office prevented me from receiving postal mail;
Bruno Gonzalez and Peekskill PO were not in compliance with federal
regulations. To work within it I
acquired a fax number, you and the court opted not to use it, that was not in
my control therefore neither was not being aware of the August 7th
date prior to August 27th.
If you believe there is something more I could have done to ensure
timely receipt of correspondence please advise.
Re non appearance January 8,
2014: I faxed a letter January 7,
2014 stating I believed the bail jumping charge for ROR ticket filed by Clerk
Cardinale scheduled for January 8th was dismissed because missing
August 7th was due to her ‘error’.
Since you are listed as my attorney why didn’t you call to advise I was
mistaken?
I have diligently pursued resolution[2],
to date I have not been permitted to address the tickets the letter of the law
contradicts being issued, discrimination seems clear. Having my rights suspended is scary.
Questions:
The ticket issued
May 31, 2014 is different from charge on record. Why? I was not aware of the specifics of the charge before
the court until you sent the deposition and violation information September 24,
2014. How can I be mandated to
attend and be prepared before I know the allegations and charges?
Since the statements by
Randy and the officers contradict audio, video and architecture and filing
false statements is a misdemeanor how can the statements be used as instruments
to summon and remove my freedom?
Please
provide copies of any all documents related to pending issue(s). It seems there is something in the file
I am unaware that justifies $5000 bail for a notice I did not and seemingly not
meant to receive. I do not make choices in my life that call for $5000 bail or
to be afraid of the police and need to be permitted to address/resolve the
tickets and put this behind me without having to surrender to the officers
who left me bruised because of an error that was not mine.
Thank you
for your time and attention to these immediate issues and for providing
clarification while I ascertain the best course of action. I look forward to your proactive
response aimed at allowing for resolution.
Best,
Michelle Mayer
Enclosed
letters (8):
- from MM to PCC 6-17-15 -*- from PCC to MM 7-17-14 -*- from AS to
MM 7-19-14 -*- from AS to MM
1-9-15 -*- from
AS to MM 7-29-14 -*- from MM to PCC 8-29-14 -*- from MM to PCC 9-8-14 -*- from
MM to PCC 9-22-14
CC (14):
Anthony Molea - ADA
Bruno Gonzalez – owner 916
Main Street – via Fran Brunelle
Peekskill City
Council Members – via email
George Coniglio – Peekskill
Human Relations Commission Commissioner
Vincent Brophy- Peekskill
Human Relations Commission
Eric Johansen – Peekskill
Police Chief
Valarie
Caruso – CCDSS – via email
Charles
Hoag Esq. - Columbia County Assistant Attorney
Daniel
Tuczinski – former Columbia County Attorney
Patrick
Gratton- Chair Columbia County Supervisors – via email
Robert
Fitzsimmons Esq. – Columbia County Attorney – via Charles Hoag
Kary
Jablonka – Commissioner Columbia County Department of Social Services
Susan
MacNammee - Hudson Section 8
Lee
Caroline Brown
Peekskill Post Office – June 25,
2014
Clerk: Hello
MM: Hello, 2483, why are you holding my
mail this time?
Clerk: I don’t
know I’ll have to find out.
MM: thank
you. I would not need a po box if
my mail was put in my mail box and not dumped in the store downstairs.
Clerk: I don’t
need to hear that.
MM: Well its
against federal law.
Clerk : They
will not be putting mail in your mailbox until you update your application
MM: What do
they need on my application
Clerk: It has to
be completed again.
MM: Why
Clerk: Postal
Inspector rules, everyone is doing it, everyone is doing it. Its not just you.
MM: Well why
don’t they deliver the mail to my mailbox and I wont need a post office box,
Clerk : Cuz they
don’t have access to your mailbox, its behind a locked gate.
MM: But then
they just hand it to the store downstairs, its against federal law.
Clerk: because
that’s the address, you all share an address.
MM: but then the landlord is in violation,
you guys have to work that out.
Clerk: We don’t
have to do anything. The mailboxes
cant be behind a locked gate, put them on the other side where the carrier has
access to them.
MM: So then
you just dump my mail in the store?
Clerk : Tell your
landlord to move the boxes so the
carrier has access.
MM: why
doesn’t the landlord have to be… it’s the law
Clerk: Whats the
law?
MM: That you
cant just hand my mail to the store.
Clerk : That’s
the address.
MM: can I
have an application and why I am having to fill it out for the 6th time.
Clerk : the 6th
time?
MM: Yes, the
6th time.
Clerk: I dunno,
youd have to speak to a supervisor about that. I have no idea.
MM: I
wouldn’t need to speak to a supervisor for the 10th time if my mail
wasn’t dumped in the store downstairs.
When I returned I was denied a box, I didn’t have a
recent lease. I believed my mail would be returned to sender, it wasn’t.
I left Peekskill to be safer, August 13th I had my
mail forwarded to the new address, I received your notices August 27. They now refuse to forward my mail.
[1] Audio is emailed and posted
[2] Two of many letters sent
illustrating diligent effort to address issues dated 9-5 and 9-22, 2014
Michelle
Mayer
PO Box 40254
Brooklyn NY
11204
Fax: (347) 438-3237
Judge Thomas
Langan
2 Nelson
Avenue
Peekskill NY
10566
(914)
831-6480
Fax (914)
736-1889
Re: fax
received from Peekskill City Court dated 9-15-2014
Letters
– Mayer to Langan dated 1-28-14, 8-29-14, 9-5-14, 9-17-14
September
22, 2014
Good Afternoon Judge Langan,
To date I have not heard back regarding the requests for crucial
clarification and information provided in letters dated January 28, August 29.
September 5 and September 17, 2014.
Please respond as soon as possible; dynamics as they are have had and
are having dramatic effects on my health, safety and over all-well being.
If you have any questions/requests for information please
include them with your response.
Thank you,
Michelle Mayer
Fran Brunelle/Peekskill
Section 8 - via email
Susan
MacaNammee/Hudson Section 8 - via email
Judge
Reginald Johnson/Peekskill City Court - via fax
Valerie
Caruso/CCDSS SCU - via email
Pat
Grattan/Col Cnty Chair - via email
Sarah
Sterling/Col Cnty - via email
Pamela
Beach/Peekskill City Clerk - via email
John
Mason/writer Register Star - via email
Charles
Hoag Esq/Col Cnty Attorney - via email
Carol
Osterink/Gossips of Rivertown - via email
Warren Cooke - via email
Chief Eric Johansen – Peekskill Police – via regular mail
Members
of Peekskill City Council – via email
Bruno
Gonzalez – via regular mail
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Michelle
Mayer
PO Box 40254
Brooklyn NY
11204
(518)
791-5198
fax: (347) 438-3237
peacefulshades@gmail.com
Judge Thomas
Langan
2 Nelson
Avenue
Peekskill NY
10566
(914)
831-6480
Fax (914)
736-1889
September 5,
2014
Re
Docket 14-080
-Letters from Peekskill City Court and Arthur Schnieder
appointed by the court; dismissed verbally by Michelle Mayer on same day
-Stated charge in letter and discrepancy(s) with issued
tickets:
-
Letter sent MMayer to TLagnan via fax
on 8-29-14
-
Fair accommodations requested via
American with Disabilities Act; to date action show the request was denied, no
formal letter has been received
Good
Afternoon Judge T. Lagnan,
To Date I have not
received a response regarding the above listed matters including the letter I
faxed to you August 29, 2014, these are extremely time sensitive issues
according to the correspondence I finally received from you. Please advise as to the status of ADA
accommodation request and charges; the ticket and the letter reflect different
charges and actions.
On August 30th,
2014 Arthur Schnieder Esq, appointed by Peekskill City Court, did recall that I
dismissed his ‘representation’ and stated only a judge can do that. Please note that after June 5, 2014
Arthur Schnieder did not have my permission to act on, receive or send
correspondence on my behalf.
Please send copies of any/all documents provided to him regarding me to
the above listed contact information as soon as possible.
Please clarify the
discrepancies with the ticket compared to the letter you sent, and include the
status of my request for accommodation to proceed in writing, law(s) I
allegedly violated (absent from the ticket), restraining order Arthur Schnieder
Esq presented during the hearing stating I needed to sign or be jailed,
statement(s) regarding the charges (I have not received any or been permitted
to give one (told by A. Schnieder my side is a separate issue for me to file),
status of charges including the dog leash ticket and $250 plus $500 bail
attached, any/all documents/tickets etc relating to me, Michelle Mayer.
Please note, a
precedent is set that I do not ignore documents when I receive them, if
something sent not responded to within a week I did not receive it
Please advise if
you need anything resent by me.
Thank you for your
time and attention to these issues, I look forward to tying up loose ends and
putting my time in Peekskill behind me.
Sincerely
Michelle Mayer
CC: Fran
Brunelle/Peekskill Section 8 - via email
Susan
MacaNammee/Hudson Section 8 - via email
Arthur
Schneider - attorney appointed by the court (dismissed)
Judge
Reginald Johnson/Peekskill City Court - via fax
Valerie
Caruso/CCDSS SCU - via email
Pat
Grattan/Col Cnty Chair - via email
Sarah
Sterling/Col Cnty - via email
John
Mason/writer Register Star - via email
Charles
Hoag Esq/Col Cnty Attorney - via email
Carol
Osterink/Gossips of Rivertown - via email
Warren Cooke - via email
Chief Eric Johansen – Peekskill Police – via regular mail
Members
of Peekskill City Council – via email
Bruno
Gonzalez – via regular mail
Michelle
Mayer
PO Box 40254
Brooklyn NY
11204
(518)
791-5198
peacefulshades@gmail.com
Judge Thomas
Langan
2 Nelson
Avenue
Peekskill NY
10566
(914)
831-6480
Fax (914)
736-1889
August 29,
2014
Re
Docket 14-080
Letter
from Peekskill Court dated 7-17-14/received 8-27-14
Appearance
tickets 24774 and 24775 dated 5-31-14
Good
Afternoon Judge T. Lagnan,
Please rescind warrant issued,
return monies ($500 + $250) labeled bail posted for a dog leash ticket and
dismiss the charges of Disorderly Conduct: Fight/Violent Behavior listed in the
notice from the court, which differs from the ticket I received (see attached)
which I request be dismissed too.
Currently I am continuing pro
se, if unable to resolve the issues myself I will look to retain a private
attorney; please remove court appointed attorney, Arthur Schneider, from my
case(s) as I did June 5th, 2014; reasons available upon request.
It is evident by the
letter dated June 17, 2014 that I recalled the appearance date as June 17 and
was unaware of the July 17, 2014 date.
Due to contact information used by the court different
than I again provided (see attached letter) it was impossible for me to be
aware of the August 7, 2014 appearance date in a timely manner if at all.
<Due to actions taken via the Peekskill Post Office as
reported to the court I was unable to receive postal mail and provided email
and fax for correspondence. Once I
secured a post office box closer to my new residence I had mail forwarded; the
request was made August 13, 2014 going into effect this week (see
attached).>
It is appropriate to reverse actions, which resulted from
non-appearance that was clearly beyond my control.
Also:
The ticket I received states
disorderly conduct with no law cited (see attached); this ticket was given in
response to me yelling when the officers dragged me leaving bruises which I
reported to the court with video evidence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCcxi-hH9vE&list=UUmy-CCCAg10LOSbNsIGmrbg
It does not include the added charge of fight/violent behavior listed in the
notice. Perhaps a mix-up with
another file?
The actions of the officers in the video were in response
to me taping Randy Gonzalez, (landlords son) stating the hot water was off
intentionally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bOd817ZUi8&list=UUmy-CCCAg10LOSbNsIGmrbg
**He and his friends were trespassing when this occurred.** The complete lack of hot water was
reported to several employees at Peekskill City Hall to no avail.
The discrepancy in how the
charge was recorded, documents of excessive force via Peekskill Police officers
combined with recent actions taken by the court have the potential to put me in
grave physical and psychological danger; I beg that you consider the facts I
present and reverse your decision(s) that potentially have dangerous
repercussions for me.
Also the bail that was associated
with the charges in the letter was posted for a dog leash ticket (see attached)
I received after repeatedly complaining to ACO Bowman and employees at city
hall about abuse via agents of landlord Bruno Gonzalez inflicted on my dogs. The charge of disorderly conduct I
received while protecting my rights was a Released on my Own Recognizance
* The “bailor” (Warren Cooke)
did not receive a copy of this letter as listed in the cc*
Based on reasons that include
but are not limited to those listed I again ask the pursued charges be
dismissed, and the$500 plus $250 posted by Warren Cooke for dog leash ticket
seemingly dismissed returned in full to him at, PO Box 74 Tarrytown NY 10591.
***Numerous times I have
requested fair accommodation of PTSD and dyslexia via the Americans with
Disabilities Act to proceed in writing.
Documentation of the disabilities as well as the effects stress and
especially extreme stress and anxiety have on my cognitive ability have been
provided to the court, please advise if I need to resend. The effect is that I am not able aptly
defend my rights and position therefore to deny the request potentially puts me
in danger.
Dynamics associated with these
issues combined with the current demand that I turn myself over to again be restrained
by a group of officers who it is documented inflicted undue force and injury to
me again puts my in harms way; especially with how the charge is currently
documented.
It is my understanding of the
law that if the request is denied I it is in writing with reason(s) to allow me
to provide further information if requested. If I am not being denied
then please request any additional documentation, including that I have
already provided if necessary.
Please note, to date I have not
been permitted to give a statement, nor received a copy of the statements by
others regarding these issues - I was told them briefly in front of the court
room when I was forced to sign a restraining order by Arthur Schneider to avoid
jail. The lack of information prevents me from adequately defending myself
again the presented charges and the way it has been presented puts me in
danger.
Also, an issue of interest: why
are time sensitive letters sent to an invalid PO Box were not returned to the
court and available to forward a month later; I renew my complaint with the
manner in which the Peekskill Post Office handles mail delivery and intend to
include then is list of counter charges if this matter continues.
If additional information is
required please to not hesitate to contact me at the above listed
information. Please include with
your response any documentation associated with this case that I have not
presented including but not limited to statements regarding the issues before
the court.
Thank you for your time and attention
to these matters
Sincerely,
Michelle Mayer
CC: Fran Brunelle/Peekskill Section 8 - via email
Susan
MacaNammee/Hudson Section 8 - via email
Arthur
Schneider - attorney appointed by the court (dismissed)
Judge
Reginald Johnson/Peekskill City Court - via fax
Valerie
Caruso/CCDSS SCU - via email
Pat
Grattan/Col Cnty Chair - via email
Sarah
Sterling/Col Cnty - via email
Pamela
Beach/Peekskill City Clerk - via email
John
Mason/writer Register Star - via email
Charles
Hoag Esq/Col Cnty Attorney - via email
Carol
Osterink/Gossips of Rivertown - via email
Warren Cooke - via email
Members
of Peekskill City Council – via email
Bruno
Gonzalez – via regular mail
Michelle Mayer
(518) 791-5198
Fax: 347-438-3237
peacefulshades@gmail.com
Honorable Thomas Langan
2 Nelson Avenue
Peekskill, New York 10566
(914) 831-6480
Fax: 736-1889
June 17, 2014
Re: tickets 2774 and 2775
Dear Honorable Judge Thomas Langan,
I humbly request an adjournment for
tickets 24774 dis con and 24775 ‘dog at large’ due before you today, June 17th,
2014, due to illness that prevents me from being away from plumbing
comfortably.
Ticket 24774, disorderly conduct;
brought when I got angry with Randy Gonzalez when he again stated that the hot
water was off intentionally and he wasn’t turning it on, he called the police
who apprehended me when I wanted to play the recording of Randy stating hot
water was off intentionally; he did not press charges, the officers did for
yelling at 8:30at night when they grabbed me.
The conditions in apartment owned by
Bruno Gonzalez violates NYS tenants rights and federal HUD guidelines and
regulations for safety, sanitation and privacy as does Fran Brunelle of
Peekskill Section 8 in allowing and funding these living conditions. Since my reaction is being examined it
seems appropriate to address the cause(s) too; I was placed in a positions state and federal laws and
regulations prohibit, this is problematic. I am also concerned the manner in which garbage/old oil are
stored and how filter, ventilation and aerosols etc. are handled in the open
area directly below the apartments
sleeping and food prep areas combined with lack of hot water preventing
effective sanitations is the cause of
my bacterial infection/illness(
I am waiting on lab results).
Conditions in violation of NYS and federal laws and regulations
include but are not limited to:
- 6-7 weeks of power tool
construction until 4:30 a.m. in the store directly below units
- No hot water in any of the units
most of the time I have lived here; it is my understanding that we are still charged
for the hot water because it is produced but does not get to unit due to the
flow to unit turned off via a circulation valve
- Entry without my knowledge or
consent, damaging property and once leaving my two smalls dogs outside in
27degrees for over 6 hours,
- Putrid filth below our sleeping
and food prep areas
- Mail handed by mailman to random
employees behind the counter in BnD deli
It is true, handling the issue with
Randy the way I did was a bad call on my part and I’m sorry I did it. The
conditions that created the reactions were avoidable if the unit was up to HUD
standards to allow Mr. Gonzalez to receive the subsidies that he does.
Please order Mr. Gonzalez to turn
the hot water tuned back on and Mr. Brunelle of HUD Section 8 honor request
chronically repeated over the last three years to allow me to move with the
grant It is important to note; if Mr. Brunelle had followed regulations I would
not be here to respond to dynamics NYS Tenants rights prohibits nor would I be
as sick as I am.
If there is an issue with my request
please respond the above listed fax, phone number and/or email to allow me to
address the concerns advise in lieu of issuing a warrant.
Please respond with future date
and/or any other correspondence to the email and/or temporary fax listed
above.
Due to the manner in which mail is
delivered to the apartment I rarely to never get it, three years of complaints
to the Peekskill Post Office resulted in them declaring all my mail will be
returned to sender and closing the PO Box I would not have had to pay for had
the mail been delivered according to federal regulations. Due to this approach I am currently
unable to receive traditional mail, which is causing a problems. (Is the
Peekskill Post Office a franchise and not subject to federal regulations?)*
Thank you for your time and
attention to these issues.
Michelle Mayer
CC Fran Brunelle –
Administrator Peekskill Section 8 – via email
Paul Mossman – Commissioner Columbia
County DSS – via email
Warren Cooke – via email
Bruno Gonzalez – via regular mail
*** Though likely out of your
jurisdiction, it is important to note actions taken by CCDSS via Commissioner
Paul Mossman create the prevention self sufficiency via the pursuit of an
alleged child support debt that zero dollars of goes to my child trapping me at
the mercy of the previously described dynamics. More info and supporting documents at
www.draconianpolicies.blogspot.com ****
