A Residential Foreclosure Conference having been scheduled / held before the undersigned today, and the following parties having appeared :

status conference on virtual Plaintiff is directed to appear at a at 11:00am in a Microsoft Teams meeting, for proof of compliance with this order.

Plaintiff is directed to file a Foreclosure Affirmation/Certificate of Merit pursuant to Administrative Order 208/13 by said status conference date.

Plaintiff is directed to file an application seeking an Order of Reference by said status conference date.

Plaintiff is directed to file an application seeking a Judgment of Foreclosure & Sale by said status conference date.

That on 10/29/2024 at 11:23 AMat 100 Church Street, NewYork, NY10007, deponent served the within E-File of Merit bearing Index # 722210/2024 on CITY REGISTEROFTHECITY OFNEW Notice; Summonsand Complaint; Certificate YORK,QUEENSCOUNTYDefendant therein named.

of perjury under the laws of NewYork, which may include a fine or under the penalties this document may be filed in an action or proceeding in a court is true, and I understand that the foregoing that An l_ic se # Job # 300565 Client Reference: 183224 Stox 7 of 8 GRossPoLoWYLLC1775 WEHRLEDRWEBUFFALo, NY14221

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the time of service over the age of eighteen and not a party to this served the E-FILE NOTICE; SUMMONSAND 10:38 am, deponent COMPLAINT; CERTIFICATEOF MERIT; on PEOPLEOFTHE STATEOFNEWYORKat 350 Main Street, on 10-28-2024 That at approximately Suite 300A, Buffalo, NewYork 14202, in the following manner: a true copy of said documents to Sonja Auls, LDDSwho stated they are authorized to accept service By delivering on behalf of PEOPLEOFTHESTATEOFNEWYORK A description of the defendants, or other person served on behalf of the defendants is as follows: Sex Female Color of Skin/Race African American Hair Color Black Approximate Age 40-45 Height 5'9" Weight 150 lbs Other featm·es under the laws of NewYork, which may include a fine of perjury I affirm on October 28, 2024, under the penalties in an action or this document maybe filed the foregoing is true, and I understand that or imprisonment, that proceeding in a court of law.

JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.)

I have reviewed the facts of this case and reviewed pertinent documents, including the mortgage, security agreement and note or bond underlying the mortgage executed by defendant, all instruments of assignment (if any), and all other instruments of indebtedness including any modification, extension, and consolidation.

Upon this review and consultation, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, I certify that there is a reasonable basis for the commencement of this action, and that Plaintiff is the creditor entitled to enforce rights under these documents.

PURSUANT TO CPLR 3012-b Exhibit A In support of the foregoing Certificate of Merit, attached hereto are: _x_ _x_ _x_ CEMA/Loan Modification

A copy of the original Note that was duly endorsed or has a firmly affixed allonge is attached to the complaint.

Upon information and belief, all of the defendants are known, and none of them are infants, mentally retarded, mentally ill or alcohol abusers.

Upon information and belief, all of the defendants are known, except for the Unknown Heirs of Edward Stokes and none of them are infants, mentally retarded, mentally ill or alcohol abusers.

Supreme Court of the State of New York – Queens County 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11435 Residential Foreclosure Part

Index Number : 722210/2024 This case is currently pending in the active foreclosure inventory and is scheduled for a status conference via Microsoft Teams on: 03/18/2025 at

All appearing attorneys must be fully familiar with the facts, procedural history, and present status of the case.

Plaintiff is directed to file an application seeking an Order of Reference, or in cases where an Order of Reference has already been signed, Plaintiff is directed to file an application seeking a Judgement of Foreclosure & Sale.

If a case has previously been settled, file a discontinuance accordingly.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the defendant United States of America (the “United States”), hereby appears in the action and that the undersigned is duly authorized to appear as attorney for said defendant therein (except as noted below), and hereby waives service of all papers and notice of all proceedings in said action with the exception of the following: 1.

Notice of any motion or other paper seeking to challenge the lien or other interest of record of the United States;

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that to the extent that the pleading served on the United States fails to set forth with particularity an interest or lien of the United States, or to provide the information specifically required with respect to any federal tax lien in the manner required under 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b) (requiring the name and address of the taxpayer whose liability created the lien and, if a notice of the tax lien was filed, the identity of the internal revenue office which filed the notice and the date and place such notice of lien was filed), the undersigned is not authorized to appear for the United States in respect to such unidentified or inadequately identified interest or lien of the United States, and the United States will maintain that it is not party to the matter for purposes of such unidentified or inadequately identified interest of the United States because the statutory waiver of sovereign immunity is conditioned upon compliance with § 2410(b).

In the event that a sale pursuant to the plaintiff’s complaint results in surplus proceeds, the United States is without knowledge of the validity, extent, or priority of any claim of any co-defendant and reserves the right to address such matters at such time as a dispute over surplus proceeds becomes ripe.

Gross Polowy LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

Supreme Court of the State of New York - Queens County 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11435 Residential Foreclosure Part

Dear Homeowner: Index Number: 722210/2024 A mortgage foreclosure case has been started against you for the property located at : 112-19 196th Street Saint Albans NY 11412 , .

Please note: the sooner the conference process starts, the better your chances are of saving your home from foreclosure.

You do need to fill out a form to be considered for “Poor Person Relief.” You may also ask the Court to appoint an attorney to represent you.

What You Need to Bring to the Conference You need to bring the following paperwork to help us consider, and possibly settle, your case: The summons and complaint (the legal paperwork from your lender) Current proof of income including any paystubs (two most recent) If self-employed, profit and loss statement Recent mortgage statements Property tax statements (last two years) Recent income tax returns (last two years) Statements of any social benefits you receive Recent bank statements (last two months) List of monthly expenses Any rental agreements or proof of rental income Any previous applications for loan modifications Anything else that you think is important Bring your most current information to the conference.