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Page 18 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010TRAVELThe Boulders Resort,Carefree, ArizonaContinued from page 17gazed with amazement at the spectacular architecturaldesigns of Arizona’s state tree, the Palo Verde. The name isSpanish for green stick, and in autumn, its chlorophyll-filledbranches punctuate the desert sky.On The Boulders property, there’s a magical placedcalled Promise Rock, a one-of-a-kind romantic outdoorvenue where fairytale weddings unfold. I was told it’s alsoa divine place to renew one’s vows. I had to see it! Createdby nature but discovered only recently by the resort, PromiseRock opened this spring for those entering life’s most importantunion – marriage. The site draws upon the strength androck-solid foundation of the surrounding boulders and theonly sound I heard was that of a cascading waterfall nearby.I was particularly taken with the rock art that The Boulderscommissioned of a couple holding hands, done in the style ofan ancient petroglyph. The icing on the wedding cake: a “his& her” pair of saguaro cacti that presided over the venue – alovely symbol of partnership.The Boulders Resort is the recipient of countless awards,including Conde Nast Traveler’s “Gold List, Top Resorts ofthe World,” Arizona Bride Magazine’s “Best Wedding NightHotel,” and Zagat’s “#1 Resort in the Southwest Region.”If You Go:The Boulders Resort is located 33 miles from PhoenixSky Harbor International Airport, and transportation can bearranged in advance through the resort concierge. For moreinformation or reservations, contact The Boulders at (866)397-6520 or (480)488-9009 or visit www.TheBoulders.com.Photos courtesy of Sloane PhotographyTravel Editor Barbara Barton Sloane is constantly globe-hoppingto share her unique experiences with our readers; from the exotic tothe sublime. As Beauty/Fashion Editor she keeps us informed onthe capricious and engaging fashion and beauty scene.TRUTH AND JUSTICEIncreasing Awareness of Prosecutorial MisconductDiscipline and Accountability Hampered byProsecutorial ImmunityBy Jeff DeskovicLast Thursday evening, CNN’sAnderson Cooper ran a segmenton prosecutorial misconduct, aphrase that is finding its way into public consciousnesswith ever increasing frequency. His guests were BarryScheck, co-founder of The Innocence Project and wellknown author and former prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin.Their discussion centered around a recent study bythe Northern California Innocence Project, whichidentified more than 700 California cases involvingmisconduct from 1997 to 2009, from which only 6prosecutors (fewer than 1%) were officially disciplined.In fact, judges who were supposed to be referring prosecutorsfound to have been engaged in prosecutorialmisconduct to the state bar for investigation were inalmost every instance failing to do so.USA Today ran a two-part series in Sept. of 2010on prosecutorial misconduct by federal prosecutors thatreviewed 201 cases of misconduct in which a judgepublicly reprimanded the prosecutor, and found only 1prosecutor “was barred even temporarily for practicinglaw.”In August of 2010 The Innocence Project releasedits own study that found in 25% of 255 DNA exonerationsto that point, prosecutorial misconduct wasa factor. Of the various types of misconduct engagedin, more than 38% involved withholding exculpatorymaterial (Brady Violations) - often involving knowledgeof alternative suspects and forensic evidence. 37%involved multiple instances of misconduct-usually apairing of Brady violations with improper argumentsor questioning.The above studies are merely emblematic of theincreased public and media awareness of a heretoforegenerally unrecognized and clearly unpunished blightwithin our criminal justice system. It is becomingincreasingly more apparent that the traditional conceptof prosecutorial immunity has in fact been a major catalystin the shameful number of wrongful convictionsbeing exposed to a large extent by highly refined DNA,and other technologies.The bugaboo defense most frequently offeredfor the perpetuation of immunity- a legal doctrinestating that prosecutors cannot be sued personallyno matter how egregious their conduct if it happensafter an arrest has been made- is that prosecutorsneed to be free to do their job without fear of legalvulnerability, and that their time should be spentprosecuting cases, not defending themselves fromcharges of wrongful conduct.As I see it, law abiding prosecutors would havelittle to fear, and could do their jobs just as effectivelyas others in law enforcement who do not enjoy suchimmunity. Given the umbrella of such immunity, it isnot surprising that unscrupulous prosecutors continueto break the law and violate the civil rights of accusedindividuals in an all out misguided effort to win convictionsat any cost, often resulting in the conviction ofinnocent targets of opportunity.Another catalyst for such wrongful behavior andegregious outcomes resides in the fact that thosedistrict attorneys running the office are most oftenelected and frequently point to high percentages ofconviction thereby creating an incentive to those prosecutorsunder their supervision to bring about as manyconvictions as opposed, thus ensuring their re-election.All too often as these unfortunate elements workingin tandem continue to produce wrongful convictions,bar associations and judicial tribunals fail to hold themaccountable and to punish them.As this grievous circumstance both at the stateand federal level has moved into the public conscience,spurred by mounting media coverage, it is becomingmore and more evident that we need the formulationof meaningful policy and legislation to stem this tide.We can no longer ignore the need to hold prosecutorspersonally accountable for both their civil and criminalviolations of individual civil rights. Therefore, the timeis at hand to bring about meaningful and effective legislationthat will bring an end to such abuses.Specifically, I propose legislation to end prosecutorialimmunity from civil lawsuits in clear cut instancesof intentional misconduct. I am further proposinglegislation that will impose incarcerative penalties forthe same.After all, police officers who daily place themselvesin harms way are not accorded such immunity, andfurther, if they violate a civilian’s civil rights, they aresubject to arrest and federal prosecution. Why shouldprosecutor’s be any different? In fact, as a society, do wereally need to maintain this class of individuals who areabove the law, who in effect by their conduct proclaim,“Do as we say, not as we do?”Jeffrey M. Deskovic is a Criminal Justice Advocateand Exoneree. To learn more, visit his website: www.JeffreyDeskovicSpeaks.org.
The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010Page 19LEGAL NOTICESKim Schwartz LCSW PLLC Articlesof Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)9/3/2010. Office in Westchester Co.SSNY design. Agent of PLLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processThe PLLC 380 Route 202 Somers, NY10589. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Erica Chambers LCSW PLLC Articlesof Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)9/3/2010. Office in Westchester Co.SSNY design. Agent of PLLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processThe PLLC 380 Route 202 Somers, NY10589. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Dano Associates, L.P. Articles ofOrg. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)9/22/2010. Office in Westchester Co.SSNY design. Agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process The LLC97 Fanevil Place New Rochelle, NY10801. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Anne L. Boffoli Bentzen LCSW PLLCArticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State(SSNY) 9/24/2010. Office in WestchesterCo. SSNY design. Agentof PLLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mail copyof process The PLLC 380 Route 202Somers, NY 10589. Purpose: Anylawful activity.Northern Westchester CounselingAssociates LCSW PLLC Articles ofOrg. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)10/15/2010. Office in WestchesterCo. SSNY design. Agent of PLLCupon whom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processThe PLLC 380 Route 202 Somers, NY10589. Purpose: Any lawful activity.NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIM-ITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:Sasha’s Place Property Management,LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY) on10/14/10. Office location: WestchesterCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to the Corporation ServiceCompany, 80 State Street, Albany,New York 12207. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.Simply Diamond Music LLC Articlesof Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)8/31/2010. Office in Westchester Co.SSNY design. Agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of process TheLLC 208 Pound Ridge Road Bedford,NY 10506. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Registered Agent: Rosanne LaBlanc 208 Pound Ridge Road Bedford,NY 10506.Cindy Smith-Menchin LCSW PLLCArticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State(SSNY) 9/3/2010. Office in WestchesterCo. SSNY design. Agent of PLLCupon whom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processThe PLLC 380 Route 202 Somers, NY10589. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of formation of Curuzu RealEstate, LLC filed with Sec’y of State(SSNY) on 9/30/10. Office location:Westchester County. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of process to:Curuzu Real State, LLC at 17 SunnyRidge Rd. New Rochelle, NY 10804.Purpose: any lawful activity.Wells Park Drive, LLC Articles ofOrg. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)9/7/2010. Office in Westchester Co.SSNY design. Agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processCorporation Service Company 80State Street Albany, NY 12207. Purpose:Any lawful activity. RegisteredAgent: Corporation Service Company80 State Street Albany, NY 12207.LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYKGM AUTO DETAILING, LLC Filed8/23/2010 Westchester County, 200Main Street, New Rochelle, NY, NYSec of State desig agent and mailcopy to Bus Filings Inc. 187 Wolf Rd.,Ste 101, Albany, NY 12205 for anyprocess served. All lawful purposes.315 Coster Street, LLC Articles ofOrg. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)7/19/2010. Office in WestchesterCo. SSNY design. Agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process The LLC44 Fenimore Road New Rochelle, NY10804. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Gravino Group, LLC Authority filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)on 11/2/2010. Office location: WestchesterCo. LLC formed in Delaware(DE) on 6/4/2010. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to The LLC 45 FieldstoneDr Katonah, NY 10536. DE addressof LLC: 3411 Silverside Rd RodneyBldg #104 Wilmington, DE 19810.Arts. Of Org. filed with DE Secy. ofState, PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903.Purpose: any lawful activity.DJL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NYSec. of State (SSNY) 9/1/2010. Officein Westchester Co. SSNY design.Agent of LLC upon whom processmay be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to Corporation ServiceCompany 80 State St. Albany,NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Registered Agent: CorporationService Company 80 State St.Albany, NY 12207.DJLS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NYSec. of State (SSNY) 9/1/2010. Officein Westchester Co. SSNY design.Agent of LLC upon whom processmay be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to Corporation ServiceCompany 80 State St. Albany,NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Registered Agent: CorporationService Company 80 State St.Albany, NY 12207.Perkins Realty LLC Articles ofOrg. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)10/27/2010. Office in WestchesterCo. SSNY design. Agent of LLCupon whom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of process TheLLC 21 Union Avenue Tarrytown, NY10591. Purpose: Any lawful activity.SRCP GROUP, LLC, Art. Of Org. filedwith NY Secy. of State on 7/7/10.Office located in Westchester Co.Secy. of State designated as agentupon which process may be served.Secy. of State shall mail a copy ofany process against it served uponhim/her to: 260 Worthington Road,White Plains, NY 10607, principalbusiness location of the LLC. Purpose:any lawful business activity.Notice of Authority of ValBacher,LLC; Application for Authority to dobusiness in the State of New Yorkwas filed with the Department ofState on November 3, 2010; OfficeLocation:, Westchester County;SSNY has been designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served; SSNY may mail acopy of service of process to, 119North Road, White Plains, NY 10603.Purpose: Any lawful Purpose.White Plains Homeowners Coalition,LLC Articles of Org. filed NYSec. of State (SSNY) 10/8/2010.Office in Westchester Co. SSNYdesign. Agent of LLC upon whomprocess may be served. SSNY shallmail copy of process to The LLC 980Broadway, Ste. 225 Thornwood, NY10594. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice is hereby given that a license,number 1249920 for beerand wine has been applied for bythe undersigned to sell beer andwine at retail in a restaurant underAlcoholic Beverage Control Law at279 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY10591 for premises consumption.--WASABI JAPANESE SUSHI, INCNOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIM-ITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:AKT LLC Articles of Organizationfiled with the Secretary of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 11/09/2010. Officelocation: Westchester County. TheSSNY is designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. The SSNY shallmail a copy of process to the LLC,201 W.89th St., #11G, New York, NY10024. Purpose: Any lawful act oractivity.NOTICE OF FORMATION of ApostleManagement LLC. Arts of Org filedwith the Secy of State of New York(SSNY) on 10/01/10. Office location:Westchester County. SSNY designatedas an agent upon whom processmay be served and shall mail acopy of any process to the principalbusiness address: Gelfand, Rennert& Feldman, 360 Hamilton Ave., Ste100, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose:any lawful act.NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT COUNTY OFWESTCHESTER, US BANK NATION-AL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEEOF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOANTRUST, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES2006-FX1 UNDER THE POOLINGAND SERVICING AGREEMENTDATED OCTOBER 1, 2006, WITHOUTRECOURSE, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN C.ALLEVA, ET AL., Defendant(s).Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosureand Sale duly filed on April 22,2010, I, the undersigned Referee willsell at public auction at the WestchesterCounty Courthouse, Lobby,111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard,White Plains, NY on January11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., premisesknown as 104 Washington Avenue,White Plains, NY. All that certainplot, piece or parcel of land, with thebuildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being inthe Town of North Castle, County ofWestchester and State of New York,Section 6, Block 7 and Lot 49 f/k/a49, 50. Approximate amount of judgmentis $530,843.83 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index# 1091/08.W. Whitfield Wells, Esq., RefereeKnuckles, Komosinski & Elliott, LLP,565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford,NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff
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