Zenosky v. Graziani

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner commenced this special proceeding pursuant to Election Law § 16-102 (1) (see, Election Law § 16-116), seeking to invalidate the nominating petition filed on behalf of Thomas N. Graziani (respondent) for the Law and Order Party, an independent party, for the general election to be held on November 6, 2001. Prior to the return date of the order to show cause commencing this special proceeding, respondent Commissioners of Elections declared the nominating petition invalid. Respondent served a “cross petition” seeking an order…