TOMPKINS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Tompkins 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 Tompkins County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-16 01:42 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 · 2026-06-16 01:22 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-06-16 01:22 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-16 01:22 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 01:22 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).
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Recent New York Court Cases
Most recent New York court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-03459 | United States Gypsum Company v. Ectek International, Inc. et al | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-02346-1 | USA v. 2703d Order | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-04650 | Dintzer et al v. Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00594-1 | USA v. Adi | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-05890 | MacNeal v. New York City Commission on Human Rights et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:23-cv-02802 | Ortiz et al v. Orange County, New York et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-04776 | Obah v. Department of Probation | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-02432 | Velez v. One Plus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-04642 | FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC v. Venture Global, Inc. et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:23-cr-00554-1 | USA v. Ramos | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-10317 | El v. Black et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:25-cv-04317 | St. Paul v. Morales-Horowitz et al | 06/15/2026 |
Cities in Tompkins County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of New York
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of New York. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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).
Where do recent arrests show up in New York?▼
For recent arrests in New York State, the NYPD arrest data for NYC is at https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/, with daily arrest summaries published at https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats/crime-statistics/crime-statistics-landing.page. Other major cities have their own (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany). Counties outside NYC use sheriff offices and town/village police. The NY Division of Criminal Justice Services at https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ provides statewide criminal history (subject's own record via IdentoGO, $63 + $14.25 FBI). The NY DOCCS inmate locator at https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ shows current state-prison detainees. Court charges tied to arrests are at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. Sources: NYPD (https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/), NY DCJS (https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/).
How do I look up a business in New York?▼
To look up a business in New York, use the New York Department of State Division of Corporations Entity Search at https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/. Free name-based search returns LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and DBAs statewide. The NY DOS Division of Corporations is at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231 (518-473-2492). Annual filings, articles of incorporation, and certificates of standing are searchable. The Better Business Bureau at https://www.bbb.org/us/ny tracks consumer complaints. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure of state records. NY Department of Taxation and Finance also confirms business tax registration. Sources: NY DOS Corporations (https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/), NY DOS (https://www.dos.ny.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Tompkins 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 · Tompkins 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
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-NewYork
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
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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 1010390 | LANSING |
| LANSING HARBOR-CARTRIDGE FILTRATION | LANSING |
| FINGER LAKES TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PK | TRUMANSBURG |
| STAFFORD CHEVROLET INC | DRYDEN |
| RASCALS | |
| WALLACE STEEL INC | ITHACA |
| GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC UFSD | FREEVILLE |
| NOVA CRYSTALS INC | ITHACA |
💰 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 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Tompkins Community Bank | Ithaca |
| The First National Bank of Dryden | Dryden |
| The First National Bank of Groton | Groton |
🏛️ 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 Tompkins County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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New York man accused of pouring gas on woman, 2 children to set them on fire
Matthew Demming was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree criminal contempt, aggravated family offense, and two counts of endangering the welfare o…
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Ithaca man arrested on felony charge after reported online threats made via social media pages
An Ithaca man was arrested recently on charges related to threats that were made using various social media accounts he owned, according to information from the Tompkins County She…
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CNY man who runs ‘Predator Alert’ Facebook pages charged with making terroristic threat
Ithaca, N.Y. ― An Ithaca man who runs several popular “predator alert” Facebook pages has been charged with making a terroristic threat in a social media post Thursday. Muhammad S.…