Sunday, August 31, 2014

Changing the charge .... omg now what




Below are letters I sent and along with what they were in response too.

Michelle Mayer
PO Box 40254
Brooklyn NY 11204
(xxx) xxx-xxxx


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
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

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.
:Chelle:me:signature.jpg 
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 ****

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Too Little Money for Civil Rights

Hello Fran,

On June 30th, after 5 months with zero hot water I had a plumber come to look at it, the same that fixed it after not having more than 2-3 minutes of hot water for the first two years in the apartment.  Upon arriving he went to the basement, then came up to show it was on again.  The whole process took 15 minutes.  Seemingly in response I received a 72 hour notice on the front door dated June 7th.  
Still I have not received the order that seems in violation with the letter of the law in light of apartment conditions and denial of recertification documents after being told I am a better candidate for a homeless shelter than Section 8.  In addition I am being denied the right to have a mailing address; with out a return address sending and receiving mail is impossible.
Still I have not received the polices  to port the grant from you as requested numerous times to allow me to follow the steps as outlined by HUD to move to safe and sanitary housing in line with NYS tenant law.

It cost $1500 paid by Warren Cooke for us to receive the recertification documents you refused to provide, even when I sent a FOIA request.
Once received, according to your email, I filled them out according to yours and HUD satisfaction.  Numerous times, including recently,  I asked to receive the policies, review them and for times inspector is available if inspection is needed when porting.  No response, now I am forced out with no where to go and the resources in place to assist in transition to self sufficiency are causing it.  These actions are against the letter of many laws.

To make impossible dynamics worse, earlier Bruno had two large guys sitting in front of the truck I need to load and when I asked them to move they began video taping me and threatened to call the police, "Bruno owns the building and he said to be here".  Thanks to my neighbor they moved on.
I am afraid I'm am unsafe in the apartment and going outside.
Please advise ASAP what I need to do to for you to allow me to move to a different community and regain safe, secure and sanitary housing void of harassment.

Pat and Charlie,

What is being done to alleviate these dynamics caused by the actions via CCDSS to collect "child support".  It seems clear that I would not need "assistance" if permitted to earn a living and regain self sufficiency.


Thank you,

Michelle Mayer

Sent to Fran Brunelle - FBrunelle@cityofpeekskill.com

And  copied to:
             Susan MacNammee- Section 8 Hudson (via email)
Judge T Langan – Peekskill City Court (via fax)
Judge R. Joshnson - Peekskill City Court (via fax)
Paul Mossman – Commisioner CCDSS (via email)
Pat Graton – Columbia County Supervisors Chair (via email)
Carole Osterink – Gossips of Rivertown/ former Hudson Alderman (via email)
Charlie Hoag - Columbia County ADA (via email)
John Mason – Register Star (via email)

#Kafka #12534 #Columbia #County #civil #rights #violation #poverty #effects #Section8 #10566 #Peekskill #New #York #Artist #loft #program

Friday, June 27, 2014

Get up!







Letter I sent on June 19th, Still no response......



Fran Brunelle
840 Main Street
Peekskill NY, 10566
(914) 737-3400

June 19, 2014

Re:                   living conditions / recertification / need to move

Good Morning Fran,
In  your email dated June 18, 2014 you state:

I have asked you several times when can we do your annual inspection?  If you do not understand why this is imperative I would suggest you call our office I will explain.  We have tried to have our inspector check the hot water issue and you refused him access.  We talked to your landlord about this as well.

In order to continue with the Section 8 program we must complete the re-certification which you have not.
I too have spoken with the landlord, Bruno Gonzalez, about the hot water issues, I was told by him, his employees and his son if I want hot water I can pay my rent, rent you have withheld that was sent via Susan MacNammee of Hudson Section 8 office.  Audio of one occasion of this statement here:
Resolving the hot water issues does not require entry and I have offered cooperation and suggestions on how to resolve , the same method used in February 2012 via Inspector Godbee after I had been without hot water and told I was not.  In an email sent to and responded to by you on June 5th  states
Inspector Godbee stated he and the owner would call from the basement and call while the hot water is being worked on, That was two weeks ago and I have not gotten a response and have not had hot water for four months, the mail is still dropped at the store downstairs and I want to move.
What is the purpose of inspecting the unit if I am moving?  Am i now being denied the ability to move with the grant? “
Lack of hot water has been a chronic issue since I moved in with the explanation section 8 doesn’t do hot water and that Jerry, the co-owner says I do have hot water.  Documents attached that show the hot water was an issue for other tenants in February and March 2014, two of the months I was also without.  The other three apartments now have hot water, I do not. In addition to the sanitation issue this dynamic exascerbates, it was explained to me by a plumber I consulted last year that the circulation valve is tampered with, hot water that I am paying for is being produced but it can not get into the apartments pipes and goes into BnD deli downstairs.  I can not afford that nor is it legal for me to.
Re: recertification
Further attempts to understand your approach to recertifying that differs from the HUD regulations as posted online and cooperate with that process followed including and email sent to and responded toby you on June 6th, 2014 which states:
According to the research I've done the inspections are to show that the apartment is livable for the next year.  I will comply with having it inspected, it just seems as though that would commit me for year.  Please send me the regulation and policy regarding this process, y'all are going about it very different than what I found online, Id like to read your policies so I understand the process.”
Another email I sent on June 6th, 2014 states:
 “Please send the policies to review ASAP and include times  the inspector available.
Please note that I need to read the policies to allow me to be fully informed before I can sign anything and understand why the process is proceeding as it is.
  Once I read them we can schedule a time. “

I have requested the policies that explain your process and attempted work with you numerous times.  It is you, through haphazard draconian application and non-application of policies that have denied me a proactive recertification process.  The stress and looming homelessness seem intentional in response to numerous complaints of un-sanitary and unsafe living conditions that dynamics state and federal laws and regulations prevent. 
Clearly this is not a good fit and I need to move! 
Though I have diligently worked to cooperate with your approach to recertification and inspections the reality is the unit does not pass inspection before you get to the front door; Tenant mail is not put in our mailboxes but instead handed to whomever is the closest employee resulting in violation of privacy guaranteed via NYS tenant law and federal regulations governing mail handling and delivery.  In addition the employees and family loudly hang in our backyard and walkway areas at night and garbage is store in piles and the venilation for the kitchen and drums of rotting oil emits putrid oders un mine and another unit.
It is an immediate need to  relocate and be permitted to be self-sufficient; if you are not going to help me, please stop throwing up obstacles which amount to harassment and allow me to pursue proactive solutions. 
It is important to note removing actions put in place via CCDSS, an agency with the stated mission of preventing the poverty would eliminate the need for ‘assistance’. 
The payment plan set up by CCDSS as to collect the alleged debt of $72,000 with a stated principle growing by $300 monthly in interest labeled as child support payable to NYS with zero dollars going to my child is not payable and set up to be with me till death:
- $125 monthly payments + no interest accruing = paid off in April 2063   I will be 96 years old
- $125 monthly payments  + interest accruing = 2063 balance of $5 million payable to NYS
- no payments +  interest accruing = 2063 balance of $6.5 million payable to NYS 
In addition as part of the actions to collect the debt my drivers license, passport and bank accounts have been seized and any earned income is garnished at a rate of 65%.  These restrictions continue until this un-payable debt is paid.
It is also important to note that not a dime of this ‘child support’ goes to my children, it goes to NYS.  Also and their father, who signed them into care and relinquished his rights owes $0 and has zero restrictions. 
I need to be allowed to earn the income I a drilled about every year during recertification.

It is clear working together is not possible.  When I moved from Hudson to Peekskill at the time of recertification I processed the paperwork in Peekskill since that where I was planning to reside.  It is appropriate to follow the same protocol in this case allowing me to move, as I have requested for nearly three years.  Please provide with me with any documents etc I need to move with the grant to a safer more suitable location until such time I can negate the need for assistance. 
Thank you for your time and attention to these issues, lets resolve them and amicably part ways.
Sincerely,

Michelle I. Mayer

CC:            Susan MacNammee- Section 8 Hudson (via email)
Judge T Langan – Peekskill City Court (via fax)
Judge R. Johnson - Peekskill City Court (via fax)
Paul Mossman – Commissioner CCDSS (via email)
Pat Graton – Columbia County Supervisors Chair (via email)
Carole Osterink – Gossips of Riverton/ former Hudson Alderman (via email)
Charlie Hoag - Columbia County ADA (via email)
Gary Godbee - Peekskill Section 8 Inspector  (via email)
Richard Cohen - Peekskill Section 8 Inspector  (via email)
Sara Sterling - Columbia County Supervisors – Supervisor (via email)
Ellen Thurston - Columbia County Supervisors – Supervisor (via email)

Melanie Wadsworth – fellow tenant at 916 Main Street (via email)