Napierski et al v. The Guilderland Democratic Committee et al
Plaintiff: Christine M. Napierski and Eugene E. Napierski
Defendant: Albany County Board of Elections, Jacob Crawford, Matthew J. Clyne, Jack Flynn, Bryan M. Clenahan, Gregory J. Wier, The Guilderland Democratic Committee, The Albany County Democratic Committee and Rachel L. Bledi
Case Number: 1:2018cv00846
Filed: July 18, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of New York
Office: Albany Office
County: Albany
Presiding Judge: Mae A D'Agostino
Referring Judge: Daniel J Stewart
2 Judge: Glenn T Suddaby
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101 American Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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September 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 42 TEXT ORDER: On September 11, 2018, Defendants filed a Letter Request, with the consent of Plaintiffs, seeking a one-week extension of time to file a response to the Complaint in this matter. Dkt. No. #41 . Based upon the consent of the parties, the deadline in which all Defendants are to file their response is extended to September 19, 2018. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 9/12/2018. (mab)
September 11, 2018 Filing 41 Letter Motion from Peter G. Barber, Esq. for Gregory J. Wier requesting extending by one-week to September 19, 2018, with plaintiffs' consent, the deadline for defendants' responses to the complaint submitted to Judge Stewart . (Barber, Peter)
August 15, 2018 Filing 40 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Telephone Conference held on 7/24/18 before Judge Glenn T. Suddaby, Court Reporter: Hannah Cavanaugh, Telephone number: (315) 234-8545. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: In order to remove personal identifier data from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within 5 business days of this date. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Read this policy carefully. If no Notice of Intent to Redact is filed within 5 business days of this date, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available on the web 90 days from today's date. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/5/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/17/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/13/2018. Notice of Intent to Redact due by 8/20/2018 (hfc, )
August 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 39 TEXT ORDER: On August 7, 2018, the Albany County Board of Elections Defendants filed a Letter Request seeking an extension of time to file an Answer to the Complaint in this matter. Dkt. No. #37 . On August 8, 2018, Defendant Gregory J. Weir filed a Letter Request on behalf of all Defendants seeking an extension of time to file an Answer. Dkt. No. #38 . Based upon the agreement of all parties, the request is GRANTED and all Defendants are directed to file their response to the Complaint on or before September 12, 2018. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 8/9/2018. (mab)
August 8, 2018 Filing 38 Letter Motion from Peter G. Barber, Esq. for Gregory J. Wier requesting the extension, on consent, of the filing deadline of defendants' responses to complaint to September 12, 2018 submitted to Judge Stewart . (Barber, Peter)
August 7, 2018 Filing 37 Letter Motion from Albany County Defendants Attorney Tracy Murphy for Albany County Board of Elections, Rachel L. Bledi, Matthew J. Clyne requesting Additional Time to File Answer submitted to Judge Daniel J. Stewart . (Murphy, Tracy)
August 1, 2018 Filing 36 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for transcript of telephone conference by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski for proceedings held on 7/24/2018 before Judge Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby.. (Holland, Andrew) (Main Document 36 replaced on 8/2/2018 with a signed request) (jlb)
July 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 35 TEXT ORDER denying #34 Plaintiff's Letter Request for a telephone conference. The Court's ruling was specifically set forth in its #30 Decision and Order dated 7/24/18. The requests set forth in Plaintiff's letter request were not part of that ruling. Plaintiff is further advised that he is represented by counsel, and as such, he may not file documents with the Court, but must do so through his attorney. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(a) (providing that papers submitted by represented party must be signed by the party's attorney). Plaintiff is advised that any future documents filed personally and not through his attorney will be stricken from the docket without consideration. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 7/27/18. (lmw)
July 26, 2018 Filing 34 Letter Motion from Eugene Daniel Napierski Esq for Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski requesting an immediate telephone conference with all parties submitted to Judge Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby . (Napierski, Eugene)
July 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 33 TEXT ORDER striking #31 Plaintiff's Letter to Daniel Centi and striking #32 Plaintiff's Letter to Daniel Centi as neither letter is seeking any course of action by the Court, and correspondence between counsel should not be filed on the docket. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 7/26/18. (lmw)
July 26, 2018 Filing 32 **STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET PURSUANT TO # 33 TEXT ORDER DATED 7/26/18*** Letter Motion from Eugene Daniel Napierski Esq for Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski requesting immediate response to 7-25-18 submitted to Judge Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby . (Napierski, Eugene) Modified on 7/26/2018 (lmw).
July 25, 2018 Filing 31 **STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET PURSUANT TO # 33 TEXT ORDER DATED 7/26/18*** Letter Motion from Eugene Daniel Napierski Esq for Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski requesting responses for information re 7-26-18 caucus submitted to Judge Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby . (Napierski, Eugene) Modified on 7/26/2018 (lmw).
July 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 30 DECISION AND ORDER denying #5 Plaintiffs' Motion for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order. With Defendants' consent, Defendants Guilderland Democratic Committee and Crawford shall implement the following list of reasonable modifications to the Large Pavilion and Tawasentha Park for the caucus: (1) provision of a monitor to be stationed at or near the front gate of Tawasentha Park that will be tasked with informing the Committee if a traffic back-up occurs, and with ensuring that the caucus does not begin until all vehicles traveling to the caucus have entered the park and all individuals are in the pavilion; (2) reservation of the 30-space parking lot adjacent to the Large Pavilion for handicapped parking (or drop off of individuals), allowing sufficient space for entrance and exiting of vehicles with wheelchairs or other assistive devices; in addition, a monitor shall be stationed at this parking lot in order to collect the vote of any person who feels unsafe entering the pavilion due to disability and wishes to remain in their vehicle while casting their vote; (3) installation of an angled or beveled device at the threshold of the permanent bathroom to allow access for individuals using wheelchairs or other assistive devices, as well as provision of an additional portable handicapped accessible restroom; (4) provision of a monitor for all additional parking areas being used for the caucus who will be tasked with ensuring that all individuals arriving for the caucus are able to get to the Large Pavilion before the caucus can begin; methods for assisting individuals who may have difficulty walking to the pavilion could include golf carts or other appropriate shuttle vehicles; and (5) provision of a monitor to ensure that the walkway of the Large Pavilion is kept open and free of obstructions to ensure that all attending can vote safely, including managing any possible overflow of the crowd to outside the Large Pavilion. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 7/24/18. (lmw)
July 24, 2018 Filing 29 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Guilderland Democratic Committee on 7/19/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 24, 2018 TEXT Minute Entry for Telephone Pretrial Conference held on 7/23/2018 before Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby: The Court advises counsel that he expects the following reasonable accommodations to be adhered to, and he further requests that Defendants consent to these accommodations. Monitors should be placed at the entry of the park, the "designated" handicap parking area, the parking lots, and the pavilion. The thirty (30) parking spots directly adjacent to the pavilion should be designated handicap parking spaces with sufficient space between vehicles for wheelchairs and ramps. Monitors should notify the chair if anyone cannot safely get to the pavilion. For any individual who cannot safely get to the pavilion, arrangements must be made for those individuals to vote from the safety of their vehicle if they are registered to vote. Monitors at the gate and parking areas should notify the chair immediately if there are registered voters in those areas and the caucus should NOT begin until all registered voters are able to make their way to the pavilion. The monitor in the pavilion should keep walkway clear so everyone can vote safely. The Court strongly suggests that golf carts be made available as a shuttle service to transport not just handicapped individuals, but any other individual who may have difficulty walking the distance to the pavilion. The Court also recommends a designated drop off location by the pavilion for individuals to be dropped off and then the driver can park the vehicle. As for restrooms, the threshold should be modified with a material so that wheelchairs, walkers, etc. can easily go over the threshold. In addition to the bathroom accommodations, there should be a handicapped port-a-potty in place so both are available as restrooms. Attorney Centi advises the Court that he would like to confer with his client before he consents to these accommodations. Attorney Little consents. Attorney Barber consents and advises that he will advise the Police Officer directing traffic on Route 146 to maintain contact with the monitor at the gate if there are any vehicle back ups on Route 146 which cannot be seen from the gate. The Town is already reserving all 30 parking spots by the pavilion as handicapped parking, and a handicapped port-a-potty has been ordered. The threshold to the bathroom is being corrected. Golf carts can be made available as well as a Senior Citizen van to transport wheel chairs, if necessary. Attorney Paulino consents. Attorney Murphy has no objection. The Court strongly urges the Defendants to review the policy regarding absentee ballots for a caucus, and encourages defendants to make arrangements for absentee ballots in the future. Attorney Holland asks the Court to address the grade of the walkway, and the Court advises counsel that based on the ADA standards and the law researched, the above accommodations are all that are necessary. Court advises Attorney Centi to contact the Court as soon as he discusses these accommodations with his clients. UPDATE: Attorney Centi called the Court and consents on behalf of his clients. APP: Andrew Holland, Esq. for Plaintiffs; Daniel Centi, Esq. for Defs. Guilderland Democratic Committee & Crawford; William Little, Esq. for Defs. Albany County Democratic Committee and Flynn; Tracy Murphy, Esq. for Defendants Albany County Board of Elections, Clyne & Bledi; Alexandra Paulino, Esq. for Def. Clenahan; and Peter Barber, Esq. for Def. Wier. CRD: L. Welch. (Court Reporter: Hannah Cavanaugh) (TIME: 2:00 pm - 2:28 pm) (lmw,
July 24, 2018 TEXT NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Pretrial Conference set for 7/24/2018 at 2:00 PM in Syracuse before Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Attorneys are directed to call into ATT Audio Conference at 1-888-684-8852. The access code is being emailed to counsel separately. (lmw)
July 24, 2018 ***Answer due date updated for All Defendants based upon service as indicated in Dkt. Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20. (jel, )
July 23, 2018 Text Only Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby: CRD: John Law. Motion Hearing held on 7/23/2018 re #5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. Appearances Made: Andrew Holland and Eugene Napierski, Esqs., for plaintiffs, Daniel Centi, Esq., for defendants Guilderland Democtratic Committee and Jacob Crawford, William Little, Esq., for defendants Albany Democratic Committee and Jack Flynn, Tracy Murphy, Esq., for defendants Albany County Board of Elections, Matthew J. Clyne and Rachel L. Bledi, Murray Carr, Esq., for defendant Bryan Clenahan and Peter Barber, Esq., for defendant Gregory Weir. Court addresses parties. Plaintiff calls witness: Richard Akullian. Direct Examination: Richard Akullian by Attorney Napierski. Plaintiff calls witness: Christine Napierski. Direct Examination: Christine Napierski by Attorney Holland. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-1A to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibit P-1A into evidence. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-11 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibit P-11 into evidence. Atty. Holland presents Exhibits P-22, P-23 and P-25 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibits P-22, P-23 and P-25 into evidence. Atty. Holland presents Exhibits P-7 through P-10 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibits P-7 through P-10 into evidence. Atty. Holland presents Exhibits P-12 through P-52 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Atty. Little voir dire of witness. Atty. Barber voir dire of witness. Court admits Exhibits P-12 through P-52 into evidence. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-53 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibit P-53 into evidence. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-6 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibit P-6 into evidence. Cross Examination: Christine Napierski by Attorney Centi. Cross Examination: Christine Napierski by Attorney Little. Cross Examination: Christine Napierski by Attorney Barber. Plaintiff calls witness: Eugene Napierski. Direct Examination: Eugene Napierski by Attorney Holland. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-54 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Court admits Exhibit P-54 into evidence. Cross Examination: Eugene Napierski by Attorney Barber. Plaintiff calls witness: Christopher Dennis. Direct Examination: Christopher Dennis by Attorney Holland. Atty. Holland moves to identify witness as expert. Court will allow to testify and address issue in a written decision. Atty. Holland presents Exhibits P-55 and P-56 to the witness and moves to admit into evidence. Atty. Centi objects. Court admits Exhibits P-55 and P-56 into evidence. Cross Examination: Christopher Dennis by Attorney Centi. Plaintiff calls witness: Rachel Bledi. Direct Examination: Rachel Bledi by Attorney Holland. Atty. Holland presents Exhibits P-1 through P-5 and moves to admit into evidence. Atty. Centi and Little object as to relevance. Court admits Exhibits P-1 through P-5 into evidence. Plaintiff calls witness: Jacob Crawford. Direct Examination: Jacob Crawford by Attorney Holland. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-4 to the witness. Plaintiff calls witness: Gregory Weir. Direct Examination: Gregory Weir by Attorney Holland. Atty. Holland presents Exhibit P-53 to the witness. Cross Examination: Gregory Weir by Attorney Barber. Redirect Examination: Gregory Weir by Attorney Holland. Court addresses parties regarding exhibits. Atty. Holland makes closing argument to the court. Atty. Centi makes closing argument to the court. Atty. Barber makes closing argument to the court. Atty. Murphy will do as required under law. Atty. Holland gives rebuttal argument to the court. Court states to leave number to be contacted with CRD for a conference call tomorrow. (Court Reporter Jacqueline Stroffolino) Time: 2:15-6:25 p.m. (jel, )
July 23, 2018 Filing 28 Witness List by Jack Flynn. (Little, William)
July 23, 2018 Filing 27 Exhibit List and Witness List by Gregory J. Wier. (Barber, Peter)
July 23, 2018 Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Tracy A. Murphy on behalf of Albany County Board of Elections, Rachel L. Bledi, Matthew J. Clyne (Murphy, Tracy)
July 23, 2018 Filing 25 MEMORANDUM OF LAW (Daniel J. Centi, Esq.) filed by Jacob Crawford and The Guilderland Democratic Committee. (Barber, Peter)
July 23, 2018 Filing 24 MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by Gregory J. Wier. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Defendant Gregory Wier)(Barber, Peter)
July 23, 2018 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by William T. Little on behalf of Jack Flynn and The Albany County Democratic Committee (Little, William)
July 23, 2018 Filing 22 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Jack Flynn and The Albany County Democratic Committee. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law)(Little, William)
July 22, 2018 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Alejandra N. Paulino on behalf of Bryan M. Clenahan (Paulino, Alejandra)
July 20, 2018 Filing 20 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Bryan J. Clenahan on 07/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 19 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Jacob Crawford, Individually and as Chairman of Guilderland Democratic Committee on 7/19/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 18 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Albany County Democratic Committee on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 17 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Jack Flynn, individually and as Chairman of Albany County Democratic Committee on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Tracy A. Murphy on behalf of Albany County Board of Elections, Rachel L. Bledi, Matthew J. Clyne (Murphy, Tracy)
July 20, 2018 Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Gregory J. Wier on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Bryan J. Clenahan on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Matthew J. Clyne on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Rachel L. Bledi on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on Albany County Board of Elections on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 20, 2018 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Notice of Constitutional Question, Summonses, Complaint and Jury Demand, Civil Cover Sheet, GO-25 Order, Text Order on Docket No. 9, Order to Show Cause, Emergency Affidavit, Declaration in Support with Exhibits A through D, Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis, Memorandum of Law served on New York Attorney General on 7/20/2018, filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 9 TEXT ORDER denying #5 Plaintiffs' application for an Order to Show Cause, and reserving decision on #5 Plaintiffs' motions for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction pending completion of expedited briefing by Defendants and an expedited hearing on those motions. Plaintiffs' application for an Order to Show Cause is (despite their submission of Dkt. No. #5 , Attach. 1) unsupported by a showing of good cause (and substantial prejudice) why reasonable advance notice of the application could not be given to Defendants, as required by Local Rule 7.1(e) of the Local Rules of Practice for this Court. With regard to Plaintiffs' motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, while the Court is certainly disturbed by the asserted actions by Defendants (particularly with regard to the alleged ADA violation), the Court is hesitant to find that the standard for a Temporary Restraining Order has been met (particularly the likelihood-of-success prong) without briefing by Defendants. For similar reasons, the Court reserves decision on Plaintiffs' motion for a Preliminary Injunction pending such briefing and the holding of a hearing. However, based on the evidence adduced thus far (and the scheduled date of the caucus), the Court finds it appropriate to issue an expedited briefing and hearing schedule on Plaintiffs' motions for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. As a result, Plaintiffs are directed to serve Defendants with a copy of their Complaint, motion papers and this Text Order on or before noon on Friday, July 20, 2018 and file proof of service of same. Defendants' response papers are due on or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018. No reply papers shall be accepted given the brief amount of time between the filing of Plaintiffs' motions and the scheduled date of the caucus. A hearing on Plaintiffs' motions for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction is scheduled before the undersigned for 2:00 PM on Monday, July 23, 2018, in Courtroom #6 at the Federal Courthouse in Albany, NY. The parties are directed to file any witness list and exhibit list no later than 12:00 PM on 7/23/18. The parties are notified that the Court will issue a written decision on Plaintiffs' motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction promptly after completion of the hearing. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 7/19/18. (lmw)
July 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER OF RECUSAL. U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino recused. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby for all further proceedings. The U.S. Magistrate Judge assigned to this case will remain the same. Signed by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 7/19/2018. (ban)
July 19, 2018 TEXT NOTICE of Hearing on #5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction: Hearing set for 7/23/2018 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom #6 in Albany before Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Defendants' Response to Motion due no later than 10:00 am on 7/23/2018. Any witness and/or exhibit list must be filed no later than 12:00 pm on 7/23/18. (lmw)
July 18, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski to the New York State Attorney General pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.1(a) (Holland, Andrew)
July 18, 2018 Filing 6 AFFIDAVIT in Support re #5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Affidavit of Christopher K. Dennis filed by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Holland, Andrew)
July 18, 2018 Filing 5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Christine M. Napierski, Eugene E. Napierski. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Emergency pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(e), #2 Declaration in support, #3 Exhibit(s) A - filed Complaint, #4 Exhibit(s) B - notice of caucus, #5 Exhibit(s) C - photographs of Tawasentha Park, #6 Exhibit(s) Relevant page from GDC campaign finance disclosure report, #7 Affidavit of Christine M. Napierski, #8 Affidavit of Eugene E. Napierski, #9 Memorandum of Law)(Holland, Andrew)
July 18, 2018 Filing 4 TEXT-ONLY NOTICE REGARDING JUDGE D'AGOSTINO CASE DISPOSITION PILOT - Please refer to the Individual Rules and Practices of the Hon. Mae A. D'Agostino, U.S. District Judge, for guidance regarding the Case Disposition Pilot. http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/sites/nynd/files/DAgostino_03142016.pdf. (jlb)
July 18, 2018 Filing 3 G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Conference set for 10/16/2018 09:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 10/9/2018. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (jlb)
July 18, 2018 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to The Guilderland Democratic Committee. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued as to The Albany County Democratic Committee, #2 Summons Issued as to Jacob Crawford, #3 Summons Issued as to Jack Flynn, #4 Summons Issued as to Albany County Board of Elections, #5 Summons Issued as to Matthew Clyne, #6 Summons Issued as to Rachel Bledi, #7 Summons Issued as to Bryan Clenahan, #8 Summons Issued as to Gregory Wier)(jlb)
July 18, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Albany County Board of Elections, Rachel L. Bledi, Bryan M. Clenahan, Matthew J. Clyne, Jacob Crawford, Jack Flynn, The Albany County Democratic Committee, The Guilderland Democratic Committee and Gregory J. Wier (Filing fee $400 receipt number ANYNDC-4450643) filed by Eugene E. Napierski and Christine M. Napierski. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jlb)

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