Michelle Mayer
PO Box 40254
Brooklyn NY 11204
(518) xxx-xxxx
Fax: (347)
438-3237
chellemayer@peacefulshades.com
Summary
Actions via CCDSS drove me into poverty and unsafe housing. Currently I am facing criminal charges
in Peekskill for a dog leash ticket and disorderly conduct with a phantom
charge of fight/violent behavior for taping the landlords son May 31, 2014
stating I had to pay if I wanted hot water after not having it for 5 months; 6
male officers dragged me away not permitting me to state what occurred or play
tape. It was a HUD unit, I was
evicted June 3, 2014, after being refused recertification even though I fully
qualified; due to complaints of lack of hot water for most of 3 years, manner
of entry by landlord, refusal of postal mail and sanitation issues below the
unit that would fail an honest inspection. Notices for tickets were set to
different contact infor than provided. I received them via mail forwarding
August 27, 2014, 20 days after appearance date with an added charge of
fight/violent behavior. Court
appointed lawyer, Arthur Schneider, refused to hear my view of events
explaining that was a separate matter he was not representing and the assigned
charges even once or have matters returned to calendar when we spoke Aug
30. Video and audio contradicts
the violation information I received September 29, 2014 and I’m told there are
other May 31 allegations that I have to surrender to officers who left me
bruised due to non-appearance
August 7 to be told charges. I have faxed dozens of letters to attempt to
resolve the matter and cant, I’m terrified I will be stuck in a hole and not
permitted to regain self-sufficiency. PLEASE help me help myself,
Summary of CCDSS and Peekskill timeline to follow.
Columbia County
December1997 – left abusive husband, John Schmidt
January 1998 – Judge Paul Czajka appointed Ken Esrick Esq. he
told me I had to drop assault charges or he would lose his job and my kids and
I would become a burden of the county. I refused, the tables turned,
I was charged with endangering my children by allowing him to hurt me in
front of them, they were taken and in 'care', given to John then he surrendered
his rights and gave them back to the county.
I fought nine years, they were held based on my alleged extreme
mental illness though 9 mandated psych evaluations recommended
reunification. Its documented that this occurs.
http://draconianpolicies.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-poverty-is-poverty-is-created-with_27.html
(William Moon Report Excerpt)
My children and I were given 2 hours a month maximum together
supervised at CCDSS
'Child support' was charged via CCDSS and pursued under the
deadbeat dad law which included passport and drivers license retention, bank
account seizure, 65% garnishment of gross income which increased by $200-300
monthly in interest. I managed for 10 years, in 2009 when I didn't have
gas or electric for 8 weeks I was forced to go on assistance, still the
interest mounted.
Another psych evaluation was mandated. Dr. Richard Higgins of Columbia County Mental Health
reported I have severe PTSD and can not work in a traditional workplace due to
difficulties with authority and stress reactions.
CCDSS stated I had to go on SSI, I wanted to pursue
self-sufficiency via my art skills.
That is how I landed in low income housing.
June 2014 $73,000 was paid to CCDSS by Warren Cooke, it was
credited though I am refused a receipt. 100% of $73,000 went to CCDSS for
‘care’ reimbursement and interest, ZERO dollars went to my kids who are all
over18 now, we are rebuilding relationships and August is the first time in 15
years I can have un seized bank accounts and I find myself engulfed in the
Peekskill nightmare still unable to earn or effectively and am afraid for my
safety.
I am again facing homelessness, I need to be allowed to be un-harassed
and pursue income.
My ex-husband, John Schmidt surrendered his parental rights and
was pursued for zero ‘child support’
Timeline of Peekskill Events
December 6, 2012; Employees of building
owner, Bruno Gonzalez, entered apartment without my knowledge or consent
releasing 2 small dogs, leaving them out in 27 degree weather until my return 6
hours later, they were waiting on the porch. Days later I discovered it was to check a leak.
December 7- January 2013- complained of 12-6-14
entry and dog release at least 12 times to ACO Bowman, Fran Brunelle and A
Overby, was told it was a landlord tenant issue.
January 2013; ACO Bowman issued dog at large ticket; 3
days later stated it was dropped and I was told to keep dogs tagged with my
number so I am the contact person if they are loose, I agreed
January 23, 2014 - approached by ACO Bowman
and told ticket was not dropped and may be a warrant, I explained and could not
get mail because mailman gave tenant mail to BnD deli, rarely make it to
tenants, written complaints were filed with Peekskill Post Master; I received
no notices. ACO Bowman said go
with him, pay $75 and it would be settled. At the station I was cuffed and told I needed to pay $250 to
leave[i]
April – June - power tool construction from 11pm to
4am in BnD deli directly below my unit adding to conditions violating NYS tenant law and HUD guidelines;
police were called, nothing was done
May 31, 2014 - Taped Randy Gonzalez,
landlords son, stating I had to pay rent if I wanted hot water (monies denied
by Fran Brunelle of HUD when he refused recertification of Section 8 rental
benefits because I complained too much about lack of hot water, manner of
entry, mail issues and income retention
- youtube audio of discussion with Fran Brunelle recorded July 18, 2014
confirms this), Randy called PPD, 6 male officers arrived who did not permit me
to play tape and I was dragged away and bruised; video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCcxi-hH9vE Disorderly conduct ticket was
issued ‘because I yelled when taken’ and a $500 bail for dog leash ticket. When I explained the address was not
valid I was told he could not change the address, only the judge could, stay in
jail to talk to him next week or leave it, I left it. I was also told the next time I was there bail would be denied
and I’d have to stay there indefinitely.
June 3, 2014 - eviction for non payment
pending recertification of Section 8 rental assistance via Fran Brunelle, I had
been denied needed forms- documentation provided showed claimed monies were allocated to Mr. Gonzalez,
provided by Susan MacNammee , Hudson HUD (received first copy of order in December, 2014 from Clerk
Cardinale) [ii]
June 5, 2014 - appearance for dog at
large ticket and disorderly conduct; assigned Arthur Schneider who refused to
discuss the case stating my side was a matter not before the court., He further
stated the matter had nothing to do with hot water and walked away – I sill am
unaware of accusations and did not see/read May 31, 2014 violation information
or deposition generated by Peekskill Police Department until September 29, 2014
when sent by Arthur Schneider.
June 17-2014 - Due to actions of
Peekskill Post Office and Bruno Gonzalez I could not receive postal mail; I
supplied fax, email and cell number and asked for adjournment via fax misremembering
7-17-14 return date as 6-17-14; reminder notices were sent to different contact
information than provided.
June 25-2014 - again denied postal
mail by agent of Peekskill Post Office stating no more will go in my box, I
believed it was returned to sender, audio here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elDYkptCpB4
[iii]
June 30-2014 - after 5-6 months of no
hot water I called outside plumber.
With a switch flip I instantly had hot water, it had been redirected
into BnD Deli, below units
July 7-2014 - 72 hour notice to
vacate taped to door of 916 Main Street from Peekskill Police Department. Locks
disabled
July 12-17, 2014 - Stayed in Tarrytown,
July 17, 2014 - scheduled hearing I
was unaware of and missed; notices were not sent to fax or email provided June
17, 2014 but instead to address I
was told by agents of Peekskill Post Office were invalid.
July 18-2014 - Fran Brunelle again
refused recertification denied copies of letters allegedly sent [iv],
audio here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWpluiSnhQ
I hung up and fell shortly after; multiple facial fractures
July 20 2014 – W. Cooke signed a
lease in Brooklyn and offered me the apartment
July 30, 2014 – After 5-6 months of no
hot water, I called an outside plumber
August
13, 2014 -Acquired new PO Box and forwarded
mail from defunct Peekskill addresses; 916 Main Street Apt B, mail was not
deleiver to mailboxes, insteasd delivered to ‘deli’ downstair and rarely
reached tenants, Box 2564 cwas closed in October 2013 by Peekskill Postoffic
and Box 2483 I was repeatedly denied access to and was told no more mail would
be put in my box until I filled out forms again (see youtube aufio June 25,
2014) Forms required current lease so use of mailbox was denied.
August
27, 2014 - Received correspondence from
Peekskill Court and Mr. Arthur Schneider (court appointed lawyer) re July 17
and August 7 appearance dates addressed to defunct PO boxes 2564 and 2483
August 29, 2014 - contacted
court and Mr. Schneider via phone and fax
August
30, 2014 - Spoke with Mr. Arthur Schneider
via phone. He refused to discuss charges
insisting I need to surrender for arrest due to non-appearance due to mis-sent
notices. Refused to clarify added
charge of fight/violent behavior.[v] Discussion available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_jak2p936Q
September
24, 2014
- Letter from Cardinale stating documentation cannot be reviewed due to warrant
for not appearance August 7, 2014
Sept
29, 2014
- received violation information and deposition from Mr. Schneider (first seeing/reading
– charge )
October
1, 2014
- Letter from Mr. Schneider (appointed lawyer) stating should not contact him
to discuss matters unless I am surrendering for arrest[vi]
October
2, 2014
- provided video, audio, documents to ADA Molea refuting statements and
validity of issuing ticket
October
27, 2014 - Chief Clerk Cardinale filed bail
jumping charge for missed August 7, 2014 appearance; I still do not know what I
am accused of. Several requests
for documents and specific allegation have been denied with the explanation in
writing form Arthur Schneider that I must be in custody to discuss charges and
details.
December_18,
2014 – Copy of Judge Reginald Johnson’s
eviction order dated June 3, 2014 via Clerk Cardinale; first time
seeing/reading the order. Have
valid appeal but received 6 months after decision and was engulfed in the May
31, 2014 complaint filed by Randy Gonzalez, landlords son.
January
201 – June 2015 – faxed
numerous letters to receive documentation, attempt to address dog leash ticket,
and provided video and audio that contradicts the deposition and violation
information, the only documents received from Mr. Schneider. (available upon request)
May
12, 2014 – Sent in postal money order for
$75, amount stated by ACO Bowman January 23, 2014. It was declined stating the fine has not been decided
yet. All attempts to pay this fine
have been rejected.
June
4, 2015 - filed FOIA request with Chief Eric
Johansen PPD, and former lawyer Arthur Schneider to receive allegations and
supporting documentation because letters requesting this information did not
work
June
11, 2015 – Instead of faxing I called Mr.
Schneider, Clerk Richey and Mayor Catalina to ask what I am being accused
of. Was told I must surrender for
arrest to gain that information.
The information regarding the charges I am aware of are contradicted by
audio and video submitted, I am fully unaware of what I am being charged with
in relation to disorderly conduct ticket.
Contacts
HUD/Section
8
840
Main Street
Peekskill
NY 10566
914-734-4216
Commisioner Kary Jablonka
25 Railroad Avenue
Hudson New York 12534
(888) 208-4485
Fax: (518) 822-9303
Mayor Frank Catalina Esq.
1013 Brown Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 736-0087
Fax (914) 736-0083
Bruno Gonzalez
916 Main Street
Peekskill NY 10566
Anthony J. Molea Esq – ADA
111 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd
White
Plains, NY 10601
Peekskill
City Court
2
Nelson Avenue
Peekskill
NY 10566
(914)
831-6480
Fax
(914) 736-1889
Peekskill Police Department
2 Nelson Avenue
Peekskill NY 10566
(914) 737-8000
Arthur Schneider Esq.
PO Box 319
Shenorock, New York 10587
(914) 248-8315
Fax (914) 248-5992
