BEACON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Beacon 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 Beacon.
COMPUTED 2026-07-21 02:32 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 · 2026-07-21 02:08 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-07-21 02:08 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-21 02:08 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-21 02:08 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.
Leah Sanford (NY)
Ambar Parra-Carbo (NY)
Phoenix Williams (NY)
Jayda Aytch-Epps (NY)
Lincoln Koschuk (NY)
Amora Koschuk (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 1:24-cv-08415 | Fortune v. Vivendi Ticketing US, LLC | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04030 | Simmons v. Bisignano | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-10744 | Pichardo v. F L Moore & Sons, Inc. et al | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06108 | Wyatt v. Ernst & Young LLP | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:02-cv-07988 | U.S. Sec. & Exch. v. A.C.L.N., Ltd., et al | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-08792 | David Miller, Trustee of the Miller Protective Trust UA 02/13/19 v. Pressure BioSciences, Inc. | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-05828 | Harris v. LoveShackFancy, LLC | 07/20/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 7:21-cr-00477-1 | USA v. Rene | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:22-cv-00998 | Grundman Mechanical Systems, Inc. v. Western Surety Company | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04003 | Marino v. Commissioner of Social Security | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-07436 | Lifetime Well LLC v. Mouzn, LLC | 07/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02425 | Goldman v. Diario AS, S.L. | 07/20/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Dutchess County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Dutchess County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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).
Where do recent arrests show up in Hyde Park?▼
Hyde Park, NY (Dutchess County) recent arrests: Dutchess County Sheriff (https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Sheriff/) — daily inmate lookup. Hyde Park Police (https://www.hydeparkny.us/police-department) for town-level arrests. Daily blotter: Poughkeepsie Journal (https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/) and Hudson Valley Press. 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. FBI Identity History Summary $18. NY Freedom of Information Law (POL §84). Article 23-A Correction Law for ban-the-box.
Where can I find the leash laws?▼
Leash laws for Hyde Park (Dutchess County, NY) are governed by Town of Hyde Park Code Chapter 60 (Animals) and New York State Agriculture and Markets Law section 124. Town code is searchable free at the Town of Hyde Park website (https://www.hydeparkny.us/, 4383 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538, 845-229-5111) under Town Code, or via eCode360 (https://ecode360.com/HY1167) which hosts the codified ordinances. The town's leash law generally requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property; violations carry fines starting at 50 dollars for first offense. The Hyde Park Dog Control Officer enforces the ordinance under the police chief. Dutchess County's Animal Control unit (https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Animal-Control, 845-485-9555) handles county-level enforcement. New York State Ag & Markets Law section 121 covers dangerous-dog provisions and section 110 covers licensing - all dogs over 4 months in NY must be licensed annually with the local town clerk (Hyde Park Town Clerk, 845-229-5111 ext. 1). Public parks and open spaces (FDR National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion, Mills-Norrie State Park) require leashes under federal/state park rules. NY FOIL (Public Officers Law section 84) governs access. For lost-pet lookup, Dutchess County SPCA (https://dcspca.org/) is the local shelter.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Beacon, 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 · Beacon, 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 Beacon, NY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GRETCHEN SCALPI | BEACON |
| PATRICK MURPHY | BEACON |
| BRIAN PERALTA | BEACON |
| FISHKILL HRC-FFC | BEACON |
| RAMASREE KARRI | BEACON |
| YESENIA CHEVEREZ | BEACON |
| SADAF AHSAN | BEACON |
| IVAN GINDER | BEACON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| EDGEWATER | BEACON |
| PALISI AUTO BODY INC | BEACON |
| ENEL GROVEVILLE | BEACON |
| SPAIN OIL CO | BEACON |
| NYS DEPT OF CORRECTIONS - FISHKILL | BEACON |
| FLAG ASSOCIATES | BEACON |
| RS CLEANERS | BEACON |
| HYDE PARK MOBILE MANOR ESTATES | BEACON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NY) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 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 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Beacon, NY
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| SEYMOUR FELDMAN | 1128b6 |
| HAZEL GARNETT | 1128b4 |
| WILLIAM LEWEK | 1128b4 |
| ANTHONY MOSCHETTO | 1128a4 |
| NATHAN OGLESBY | 1128a2 |
| MARGARET PULCARE | 1128b4 |
| EUFEMIA SALOMON-FLORES | 1128a1 |
| RONZELL SMITH | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Beacon, NY
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Eight Defendants, Including Current and Former New York City Correction Officers, a Texas Parole Officer, and a New York City Transit Authority Employee, Charged in Check Fraud Scheme
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
Gloversville Drug Dealer Sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Crack Cocaine
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
Columbia County Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
Co-Founder of Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, Sentenced to Life in Prison for Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Other Drug-Related Charges
Jul 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Warns of Scammers Spoofing FBI Albany Phone Number in Government Impersonation Scam
Jul 17, 2026
Federal Agency
Founders of Celsius Network Ordered to Pay $16.5 Million to Resolve FTC Charges
Jul 20, 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 Beacon
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Missing Dutchess County official found after dayslong search
A public official reported missing out of the town of Dover has been found, according to New York State Police.
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Missing Dutchess County official found in Wingdale, state police say
New York State Police say Ryan Courtien was last seen in Manhattan on Sunday, July 12, exiting a Metro-North train at Grand Central Terminal and walking toward Madison Avenue, thre…
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New York State Police ask for your help finding missing Dutchess County man
At the time he was last seen, the 49-year-old was wearing tan pants and a black T-shirt, according to NYSP.