FLORIDA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Florida 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 Florida.
COMPUTED 2026-07-25 09:49 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 · 2026-07-25 09:47 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-07-25 09:47 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-25 09:47 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-25 09:47 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.
La'Meir Holmes (NY)
Curnelius Patterson (NY)
Lapaysha Holland (NY)
Whalen Johnson Gurley (NY)
Ivory Green (NY)
Leah Sanford (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 1:22-cv-06652 | Dalton v. City of New York et al | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-26-11000- | Brian Gregory Croak | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-24-10962- | Edward J Mazur | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-25-11276- | GERALD W. BOUVIER, Jr. | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-22108-shl | 96 Wythe Acquisition LLC | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03707-mg | MEGHJI v. HU | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03711-mg | MEGHJI v. LIANG | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03715-mg | MEGHJI v. YAZVINSKI | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03724-mg | MEGHJI v. WANG | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03729-mg | MEGHJI v. ZHU | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03735-mg | MEGHJI v. Profluent Trading Inc. Inc | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-03831-mg | MEGHJI v. KING | 07/24/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Orange County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Orange County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I find business records in Orange?▼
To find business records in Orange County, NY, contact the Orange County Clerk at 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924 (845-291-2690), with online searches at https://www.orangecountygov.com/178/Clerk. The Clerk's office records DBAs (Doing Business As / Assumed Names) for sole proprietorships and partnerships under NY General Business Law §130. For corporations and LLCs, use the New York State Department of State Division of Corporations at https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/, which provides free statewide business entity searches. Tax warrants and judgments tied to businesses are also recorded at the County Clerk. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. Sources: Orange County Clerk (https://www.orangecountygov.com/178/Clerk), NY DOS Corporations (https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/).
What's the source for property records in Orange?▼
Orange County, NY property records source: Orange County Real Property (https://www.orangecountygov.com/171/Real-Property-Tax-Service-Agency) — free parcel search by owner, address, parcel ID with assessed values. Orange County Clerk (https://www.orangecountygov.com/164/County-Clerk) for deeds, mortgages, liens — online via Orange County land records system. Recording fees per NY Real Property Law §291 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP/291). Tax payment via Orange County Treasurer. Image Mate Online (https://imo.orangecountygov.com/) for full assessment data. NY Freedom of Information Law (POL §84). Property fraud alert via county clerk.
How do I look up an arrest in Monroe?▼
Monroe, NY (Orange County) arrest lookup: Orange County Sheriff (https://orangecountygov.com/177/Sheriffs-Office) — daily inmate roster. Village of Monroe Police Department for village arrests. Statewide criminal history: NY DCJS Personal Record Review (https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ojis/recordreview.htm) $65 fingerprint via IDEMIA (https://uenroll.identogo.com/). Statute Exec. Law §837. 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). Times Herald-Record (Middletown) for regional blotter.
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 Florida, 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 · Florida, 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 Florida, NY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MELINDA VISCUSI | FLORIDA |
| LISA BORDUIN | FLORIDA |
| RICHARD WALKER | FLORIDA |
| KATHERINE ATTREED | FLORIDA |
| LAURA STOUGH | FLORIDA |
| HEIDI JACKSON | FLORIDA |
| JANET ACKER | FLORIDA |
| LEAH VERESCHAGIN | FLORIDA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| DOLLAR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER | FLORIDA |
| NYS THRUWAY AUTH | FLORIDA |
| VILLAGE DRIVE COMMONS | FLORIDA |
| FIRST STUDENT INC #12602 | FLORIDA |
| NYS THRUWAY AUTH | FLORIDA |
| ZIRCAR PROD INC | FLORIDA |
| WARWICK VALLEY BUILDERS | FLORIDA |
| LN-30 CHUCTANUNDA CREEK REPLACEMENT | FLORIDA |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Florida, NY
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Extradited Canadian American Woman Pleads Guilty for Role as Organizer of Deadly Alien Smuggling Conspiracy
Jul 23, 2026
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Estonian National Pleads Guilty to Exporting Electronics for the Benefit of Russian Military
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force investigation leads to charges against six defendants for their roles in an Elmira drug trafficking ring
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Saratoga Springs Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Second Possession of Child Pornography Conviction
Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
New York Man Charged with Arson After Setting Fire at Entrance of Federal Building
Jul 21, 2026
FBI Field Office
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
Federal Agency
Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines
Jul 23, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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