SIDNEY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Sidney 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 Sidney.
COMPUTED 2026-06-16 09:22 UTC · SCORE 12/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-06-16 09:02 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-06-16 09:02 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-16 09:02 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 09:02 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)
Maria Lassend (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).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent New York Court Cases
Most recent New York court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-07982 | Women's Refugee Commission v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02516 | Knowles v. Torchbearer Sauces, LLC | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02856 | Staton v. New York City Department of Education | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00557-1 | USA v. Jiang | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02391 | Mercado v. Lasko Products, LLC et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-05468 | Veritec, Inc. v. Maxor National Pharmacy Services Corporation | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02305 | Sadowski v. Matte Projects LLC et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-00985 | Woolery & Co. PLLC v. 4M Investments, LLC et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:25-cv-05200 | Advincula Neyra v. Dnata US Inflight Catering LLC | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-mc-00152 | In Re: Orthogen International GmbH | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:25-cv-02036 | Wilkerson v. Dunkez Private Home Care Inc. et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-05620 | Jones v. Children's Rescue Fund et al | 06/15/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Delaware County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Delaware County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find arrest records in Walton?▼
To find arrest records in Walton, NY (Delaware County), contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite 1, Delhi, NY 13753 (607-832-5555), which posts a current inmate list at https://www.co.delaware.ny.us/sheriff/. The Walton Village Police Department at 21 North Street, Walton, NY 13856 (607-865-4144) handles village arrests; records are released under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL, Public Officers Law §84). Court appearances tied to arrests appear at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/. Sources: Delaware County Sheriff (https://www.co.delaware.ny.us/sheriff/), NY Courts (https://www.nycourts.gov/).
Where can I find out if a person has been cited for code violations?▼
Code-violation citations in Meridale (Delaware County, NY) come from the Town of Meredith and Delaware County code-enforcement offices. Meridale is a hamlet within the Town of Meredith - contact the Meredith Town Clerk (https://www.meredithny.org/, 4015 Turnpike Road, Meredith, NY 13757, 607-746-3175) for local zoning/property-maintenance citations and the Town Code-Enforcement Officer for issued violations. Delaware County code enforcement, building permits, and septic/health citations are handled by the Delaware County Department of Public Works and Planning (https://www.co.delaware.ny.us/, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753, 607-832-5444). New York State's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL, Public Officers Law section 84) grants access - submit a written FOIL request to the town or county clerk; agencies must respond within 5 business days. Court-adjudicated violations appear in the Town of Meredith Justice Court (records via the New York Office of Court Administration at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Query). The NYS Department of State Codes Division (https://dos.ny.gov/uniform-fire-prevention-and-building-code) publishes the underlying state code. For environmental/health citations, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation enforcement database is at https://www.dec.ny.gov/. Town-level violation lists are typically free to inspect; copies under FOIL cost up to 0.25 dollars per page.
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 Sidney, 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 · Sidney, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Sidney, NY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STEPHEN BENHAM | SIDNEY |
| KHALID PARWEZ | SIDNEY |
| AEROX-CARE INC | SIDNEY |
| FAIRBANKS PHARMACY INC. | SIDNEY |
| SCOTT D BENJAMIN DDS PC | SIDNEY |
| MARGARET NEZELEK | SIDNEY |
| LEIBING TANG | SIDNEY |
| RANI KAPUR-PADO | SIDNEY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| NYSDOT REG9 BIN 1094011 | SIDNEY |
| SIDNEY (V) | SIDNEY |
| SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST | SIDNEY |
| SIDNEY VILLAGE-FIREMAN PARK WTP | SIDNEY |
| SIDNEY AGWAY SERVICE STORE | SIDNEY |
| BUTLER AUTO SALES | SIDNEY |
| NYSDOT REG9 BIN 1094012 | SIDNEY |
| RIVERSIDE CLEANERS | SIDNEY |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Sidney, NY
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Brazilian citizen charged with escape from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
New York City Department of Correction Captain Indicted for Extortion and Wage Fraud Scheme
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
Jamaica Resident Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy in Relation to International Lottery Scam Targeting Elderly
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor secures federal court order requiring 4 Washington-based restaurants to pay $750K in wages, damages to 42 workers
Jun 15, 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 Sidney
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in Delaware County
A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor during an altercation.
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New York man arrested in relation to scam involving local senior citizen
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