ALBANY COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Albany County gets a C.
Fastest FOIL clock on paper. Slowest in practice. Albany writes the rules; nobody backs them up.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Albany County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 15:53 UTC · SCORE 12/24
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NY DOS (FOIL)
NY Courts
NY DOCCS
NY Sex Offender Registry
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://docsopengovernment.dos.ny.gov/coog/ftext/f15893.htm [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 15:38 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-06-17 15:38 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 15:38 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 15:38 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · NY Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NY field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NY
Children Missing From New York (Statewide)
Active New York cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Miranda Chiaramonte (NY)
Khloe Reneau (NY)
Maleya Myers (NY)
Kenneth McRae (NY)
Jose Zelaya (NY)
Zaniah Pierantoni (NY)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent New York Court Cases
Most recent New York court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05093 | Knox v. Chobani, LLC | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-07798 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation v. United States Customs and Border Protection | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-10558 | Jane Doe 1 et al v. United States of America | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05094 | Wubet v. Torjussen et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-00743 | Forest et al v. City of New York et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05095 | Avalos v. Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:21-cr-00573-2 | USA v. Lingat | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02864 | Espinal v. Paris Presents Incorporated | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-07260 | Natale et al v. Allied Aviation Services, Inc et al | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-26-10794- | Anthony R. Jackson, Sr. | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2-26-20469- | Aaron M. Youngs | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2-26-20470- | John A. Zeller, Jr. and Cheri A. Zeller | 06/16/2026 |
Cities in Albany County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the source for arrest records in Feura Bush?▼
Feura Bush, NY (Albany County) arrest records: Albany County Sheriff (https://www.albanycountysheriff.com/) — daily inmate roster. Bethlehem Police Department covers Feura Bush hamlet (https://www.townofbethlehem.org/). Statewide criminal history: NY DCJS Personal Record Review (https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ojis/recordreview.htm) $65 fingerprint via IDEMIA (https://uenroll.identogo.com/). Court records: NY State Unified Court System eCourts (https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login) free statewide. Statute Exec. Law §837. FBI Identity History Summary $18. NY Freedom of Information Law (POL §84). Times Union Albany for local blotter (https://www.timesunion.com/).
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Watervliet?▼
Watervliet, NY (Albany County) active warrant check: Watervliet Police Department (https://www.watervliet.com/police-department) — call records section for warrant inquiries. Albany County Sheriff (https://www.albanycountysheriff.com/) for county-level warrants. Statewide: NY Court Help warrant info via NY State Unified Court System eCourts (https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login) — free name search shows pending criminal cases. Federal: U.S. Marshals Wanted (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute CPL §120 governs warrants (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/A120). NY POL §87 (FOIL). Always confirm directly with court clerk before approaching.
How do I look up a court case in New York?▼
To look up a court case in New York, the NY Courts eCourts portals provide free name and case-number searches: WebCriminal at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/ (criminal cases), WebCivil at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ (civil/Supreme Court), WebHousing at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webhousing/ (NYC housing), WebSurrogate at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/surrogateweb/ (probate/estates), and WebFamily at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webfamily/. City Courts and Town/Village Courts (justice courts) outside NYC may not be searchable online; contact the local court directly. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: NY Courts (https://www.nycourts.gov/), NY UCS (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/).
I am considering moving to the Pines of Perinton but have heard that there are frequent police calls there. I am 72 and use a walker, so this is a concern. Is this something I should investigate?▼
For police call frequency at the Pines of Perinton (Fairport, NY in Monroe County), file a NY Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at https://www.monroecounty.gov/sheriff or the Fairport Police Department, listing the address (e.g., '95 Whittier Lane' if relevant) and a date range. Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) records typically include date, time, type of call, and disposition. Some agencies post incident maps online at https://www.crimemapping.com/. NY Public Officers Law §84 governs disclosure; CAD records are generally public, though personal information may be redacted. Sources: Monroe County Sheriff (https://www.monroecounty.gov/sheriff), CrimeMapping (https://www.crimemapping.com/).
How do I find a probated will in Lynbrook?▼
To find a probated will in Lynbrook, NY (Nassau County), contact the Nassau County Surrogate's Court at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 (516-493-3700). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under SCPA §2507. The Nassau County Surrogate's Court online case search is at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/surrogateweb/. Certified copies cost $0.25 per page; certified copies $6 each. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. For pre-1900 wills, contact the New York State Archives at https://www.archives.nysed.gov/. Sources: NY Surrogate's Court Nassau (https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/surrogates/Nassau/), NYS Archives (https://www.archives.nysed.gov/).
What was the last sale price of a specific house?▼
To find the last sale price of a specific house in Wappingers Falls, NY (Dutchess County), use the Dutchess County Real Property Tax Service Agency at https://gis.dutchessny.gov/ for parcel-based ownership and last-sale data. The NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/sales/salesproducts.htm publishes sales by county. Online services like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com aggregate from public records. The Dutchess County Clerk at https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Clerk records actual deed transfers with sale prices (transfer tax, RP-5217 form). NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) makes deeds and sales public. Sources: Dutchess County (https://www.dutchessny.gov/), NYS Tax Sales (https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/sales/salesproducts.htm).
📊 Public Data Sources for Albany County, NY
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Albany County, NY · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NY
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (NY)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NY
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NY
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NY
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NY
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NY) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-NewYork
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NY) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SUSAN WORTSMAN | HARTSDALE |
| CYNTHIA YOUNG-MAYKA | LIVERPOOL |
| STEVEN GOLDBERG | GREAT NECK |
| RAWN SALENGER | SUFFERN |
| JOHN CHANG | PEARL RIVER |
| ADIRONDACK MEDICAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES PLLC | EAST SYRACUSE |
| JILL POTTS | CANANDAIGUA |
| ARLENE STAUBSINGER | CLAY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| NYSDOT BIN 1092491 | ALBANY |
| CITGO STATION | ALBANY |
| RITE AID #10691 | ALBANY |
| BJS WHOLESALE CLUB #007 | ALBANY |
| NYSDOT - REGION ONE BIN# 1062850 | MENANDS |
| MASTER DRY CLEANERS & SHIRT LAUNDERERS F | GUILDERLAND |
| CUMBERLAND FARMS 1694/3274 | COHOES |
| NMPC - WATERVLIET SUBSTATION | WATERVLIET |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NY) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Managing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (NY) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| #1 MARKETING SERVICE, INC | 1128a1 |
| 101 FIRST CARE PHARMACY INC | 1128b8 |
| 14 LAWRENCE AVE PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| 149 BALLSTON AVENUE, LLC | 1128b6 |
| 184TH STREET PHARMACY CORP | 1128a1 |
| 1951 FLATBUSH AVENUE PHARMACY | 1128b5 |
| 2001 BATH AVENUE PHARMACY INC | 1128a1 |
| 2258 PHARMACY, INC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (NY) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Bank, National Association | Albany |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Buffalo man going to prison for more than 16 years for selling cocaine that resulted in a death and serious bodily injury
Jun 16, 2026
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Depew man pleads guilty to entering secure area at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Jun 16, 2026
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New York City Public School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
Jun 16, 2026
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Brazilian citizen charged with escape from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility
Jun 15, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Albany County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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