ITHACA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Ithaca 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 Ithaca.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 16:50 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 · 2026-06-13 16:50 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-06-13 16:50 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 16:50 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 16:50 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.
Khloe Reneau (NY)
Maleya Myers (NY)
Kenneth McRae (NY)
Brianna Baugh (NY)
Zaniah Pierantoni (NY)
Maria Lassend (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-10006 | Verma v. Edlow | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:26-cv-02917 | Crisler v. United States of America | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-02264 | 203 East Fordham LLC v. Jako Enterprises, LLC | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:22-cv-09448 | The New York Times Company et al v. United States Department of Defense et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05021 | Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the registered holders of BANK5 2023-5YR1, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2023-5YR1 v. MPI Delano SPE, LLC et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-26-10139- | Jennifer A Ucci | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-22228-dsj | Anthony R Annese | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-23182-dsj | Renee Joan Carroll | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-35192-kyp | Michele Labriola | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-10001-1-pgr | Andy A Trippany and Kelli M Trippany | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30523-5-wak | Kaied Y. Hindi | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-26-42909 | Anna KOLACZ | 06/12/2026 |
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 Ithaca, 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 · Ithaca, 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-NewYork
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-Buffalo
FBI-NewYork
FBI-NewYork
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Ithaca, NY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DAVID SCHWED | ITHACA |
| CORA FOSTER | ITHACA |
| JOHN MECENAS | ITHACA |
| JODY STACKMAN | ITHACA |
| JAMES GAFFNEY | ITHACA |
| CATHERINE ECKENRODE | ITHACA |
| RICHARD RHODES | ITHACA |
| JANE CHAUNCEY | ITHACA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| WALLACE STEEL INC | ITHACA |
| NOVA CRYSTALS INC | ITHACA |
| NYSEG - EAST ITHACA REGULATOR STATION | ITHACA |
| ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DIST - LEHMAN ALTERNA | ITHACA |
| TOWN OF ITHACA DPW | ITHACA |
| ITHACA CITY OF DEPT OF P W | ITHACA |
| ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT | ITHACA |
| NYSDOT BIN 4210380 | 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
City of Ithaca, NY
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN BOYD | 1128b4 |
| BRENDA CALHOUN | 1128a1 |
| LOWELL GARNER | 1128b4 |
| MICHAEL GLASS | 1128b4 |
| MICHAEL MARKS | 1128b4 |
| CYNTHIA MORRISON | 1128b4 |
| MICHAEL ROLFE | 1128a2 |
| JACOB SMITH | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Ithaca, NY
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Tompkins Community Bank | Ithaca |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
FBI Field Office
Former Taliban Commander Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison for Hostage Taking and Providing Material Support for Acts of Terrorism Resulting in Death
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Long Island Pastor Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder on Subway Platform in Queens
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Defendant Sentenced to 210 Months’ Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking Minor Victim
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Results in Convictions for Eleven Drug Traffickers
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 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 Ithaca
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Lansing
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Troopers investigating crash involving bicyclist and car in Lansing
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10 charged in abduction and death of homeless man in Ithaca, New York
Ten people have been charged in the abduction and death in Ithaca, New York, of a homeless man reported missing in the spring, state and local authorities announced Monday. Subscri…
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10 charged in the abduction, death of Ithaca, New York, homeless man
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Ithaca police officer consistently broke rules. Then he sued his union for racial bias.
Former Ithaca Police Officer Derrick Moore faced disciplinary action an average of once a year during his 25-year career. Moore accumulated 23 disciplinary cases, including inciden…
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Coronavirus live updates: Ithaca mayor closes skate park, Farmers Market will open
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CNY man who runs ‘Predator Alert’ Facebook pages charged with making terroristic threat
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