WOLCOTT · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Wolcott 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 Wolcott.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 12:55 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 · 2026-07-30 12:49 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 12:49 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 12:49 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 12:49 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.
Gianna Regan (NY)
Jacob Pritchett (NY)
Meghan Bolds (NY)
Jaziyah Williams (NY)
Noah Shook (NY)
Jake Malloy (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 7:26-cv-06495 | Copart Inc. v. K&R Automotive & Towing LLC et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06497 | Rivera v. Joyce et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:25-cv-01133 | Walker et al v. New York State Police et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06498 | Knowles v. Mochithings, LLC | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06499 | Knowles v. Franklin-Christoph, LLC | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-26-11014- | Joanne M Spano | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11786-pb | David Perez | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30712-5 | Katherine Claire Babcock | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8-26-72986-spg | Benjamin M Licata, Sr. | 07/29/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00216-1 | USA v. Vaillancourt | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-09363 | Blast Off Media Inc. v. Downtown Music Capital, LLC et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06488 | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation v. Mediterranean Shipping Company S. A. | 07/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Wayne County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Wayne County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I run a background check in Newark?▼
Newark, NY (Wayne County) background check: 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 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EXC/A23-A). Wayne County Sheriff (https://www.co.wayne.ny.us/Departments/Sheriff/Sheriffs.htm) and Newark PD (https://www.newarkny.gov/index.asp?SEC=8E18B6AB-B6E9-4DD2-8FD9-2F03BE2E3AAC). 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.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Wolcott, 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 · Wolcott, 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 Wolcott, NY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ARIF CHOUDHURY | WOLCOTT |
| THAMBIRAJAH NAGENDRA | WOLCOTT |
| JAMES YADANZA | WOLCOTT |
| MICHAEL SHOEMAKER | WOLCOTT |
| REBECCA WADSWORTH | WOLCOTT |
| M. RICHARD ACOME | WOLCOTT |
| MARJORIE HILL | WOLCOTT |
| NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CSD | WOLCOTT |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| E & V ENERGY CORP | WOLCOTT |
| NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT HIGH SCHOOL | WOLCOTT |
| WOLCOTT (V) POSS | WOLCOTT |
| LAWRENCE E. TILLACK | WOLCOTT |
| BRADY WORLDWIDE INC D B A ELECTROMARK | WOLCOTT |
| LAKE BLUFF CAMPGROUND | WOLCOTT |
| SODUS-HURON-WOLCOTT-BUTLER CSA-TREATMENT | WOLCOTT |
| KWIK FILL M0346 | WOLCOTT |
💰 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 Wolcott, NY
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Jamie McDonald Assumes Role As United States Attorney For The Southern District Of New York
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Federal jury convicts New Jersey man of terrorism offenses relating to his attempted murder of Salman Rushdie
Jul 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former Senior Bank Executive, Edward Gene Smith, Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault, Child Pornography, and Obstruction of Justice Offenses
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Ghanaian National Sentenced To 85 Months In Prison For Stealing More Than $10 Million Via Romance Scams
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Former Executive Director and Former Employee of Queens Defenders Legal Services Non-Profit Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Funds
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Former Senior Bank Executive, Edward Gene Smith, Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Sexual Assault, Child Pornography, And Obstruction Of Justice Offenses
Jul 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Member of Bronx Drug Gang Convicted of Racketeering and Attempted Murder in the Shooting of a Baby Girl
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 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 Wolcott
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Delivery driver killed after van pins him to porch in Wolcott
A delivery driver died Monday night after he was pinned by his van while making a package delivery in Wayne County, according to New York State Police.
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Delivery driver dies after rolling van pins him at New York home
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, on Eades Road in the town of Wolcott, New York. State Police said the driver had parked a 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in …
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5 arrested after man pulls gun during fight in Wayne County, police say
Lyons, N.Y. — Five people face charges after police said a fight involving a gun in Wayne County led troopers to find illegal guns.
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Two found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man and woman were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a home.