CORTLAND COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Cortland 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 Cortland County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 05:56 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 · 2026-07-29 05:54 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-07-29 05:54 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 05:54 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 05:54 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
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Children Missing From New York (Statewide)
Active New York cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10842-1 | Ricky B. Monroe | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 8-24-71764-spg | Evelyn M Bubb | 07/28/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00291-1 | USA v. Wright | 07/28/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:12-cr-00008-2 | USA v. Martinez et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06433 | A.O.C. v. Genalo et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-09532 | Trustees of the Mason Tenders District Council Welfare Fund, Pension Fund, Annnuity Fund and Training Program Fund et al v. Prime Contractors, Inc. | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06434 | PALACIOS MOLINA v. DOE et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:22-cv-02552 | Guan v. Lash Princess 56 Inc. et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-08168 | Rahman v. Balanos et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00325-1 | USA v. Vallejo | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-02243 | Fernandez v. United States of America | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:25-cv-09411 | Melendez v. Bisignano | 07/28/2026 |
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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 Cortland 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 · Cortland 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-Albany
FBI-Albany
FBI-Albany
FBI-Albany
FBI-Albany
FBI-Albany
FBI-Albany
FBI-Albany
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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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 |
|---|---|
| HENKEL CORPORATION - HOMER | HOMER |
| GLEN HAVEN HOTEL-HYPOCHLORINATOR | HOMER |
| J.M. MURRAY CENTER, INC. | CORTLAND |
| CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DIST - RANDALL SCH | CORTLAND |
| CORTLAND CO DEPT OF HIGHWAYS BIN 3312520 | BLODGETT MILLS |
| MUNSONS SUB | CORTLANDVILLE |
| CORTLAND COUNTY DEPT OF HIGHWAYS | CORTLAND |
| YELLOW LANTERN KAMPGROUNDS |
💰 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
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
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
doj_news
Member Of Bronx Drug Gang Convicted Of Racketeering And Attempted Murder In The Shooting Of A Baby Girl
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Chief Executive Officer Of Steel Manufacturer Pleads Guilty In Connection With $66 Million Fraud Scheme
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Weill Cornell Medicine Resolves Criminal Investigation With Agreement To Maintain And Enhance Remedial Measures And Procedures To Prevent Sexual Abuse Of Patients
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 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 Cortland County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Cheap milk and immigration: A blunt farmer’s uncomfortable truth about NY’s dairy industry
Homer, N.Y. — Thirteen of the 16 workers on EZ Acres dairy farm in Cortland County crossed the border illegally and have no right to work in America. Fifth-generation farmer Mike M…
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Explore New York City’s Layered Histories for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
The New York Times on Saturday hosted an in-person search for places that hold centuries of the city’s history. Here’s what you need to explore those spots on your own.
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DOJ accuses New York of unlawful Medicaid home care ‘scheme’
NEW YORK — The Justice Department sued Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration Tuesday over its handling of a popular Medicaid home care program that enables over 200,000 New Yorkers to…
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Judge rejects Kalshi bid to block New York gambling enforcement law
NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge denied Kalshi's bid to block New York from enforcing its gambling laws against the prediction markets platform, amid a growing battle b…