Nowicki v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
JOSEPH N.,
Plaintiff,
- v - 	6:24-CV-920
(DJS)
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant.
APPEARANCES: 	OF COUNSEL:
JOSEPH N.
Plaintiff Pro Se
Rome, New York 13440
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 	VERNON NORWOOD, ESQ.
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Attorney for Defendant
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21235
ORDER
Presently pending is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss based on Plaintiff’s failure to
prosecute this matter. Dkt. No. 27. Plaintiff’s response was due on February 2, 2026. Dkt. No.
28. 	Plaintiff, however, has not responded to the Motion. 	In light of Plaintiff’s pro se status
Plaintiff is granted an extension of time to respond to Defendants’ Motion to February 27, 2026.
Plaintiff is advised that Defendant’s Motion seeks dismissal of his Complaint. If the
Motion to Dismiss is granted, the Complaint will be dismissed. Plaintiff’s failure to respond
to the Motion and justify his failure to prosecute this matter may be viewed as an additional
basis on which to grant the Motion.
WHEREFORE, after due consideration, it is hereby
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ORDERED, that Plaintiff shall file and serve any opposition to Defendant’s Motion to
Dismiss on or before February 27, 2026; and it is further
ORDERED, that the Clerk serve a copy of this Order upon the parties in
accordance with the Local Rules.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: February 3, 2026
Albany, New York
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