In re Kowtna

*931OPINION OF THE COURT

On consideration of the continuation of this Court’s August 14, 2001 suspension, with pay, of Honorable Paul E. Kowtna from his office of Judge of County Court, Nassau County, it is determined that the suspension continue, with pay, effective immediately.

Concur: Chief Judge Kaye and Judges Smith, Levine, Ciparick, Wesley, Rosenblatt and Graffeo.