JEFFERSON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County.
COMPUTED 2026-05-30 13:11 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 · 2026-05-30 12:41 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [WARN · HTTP 403 · 2026-05-30 12:41 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-30 12:41 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-30 12:41 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 →
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Recent New York Court Cases
Most recent New York court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-03437 | Block et al v. United States of America | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-02987 | American Grill Investor LLC et al v. Admiral Indemnity Company | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:22-cv-06340 | WCT Inc. v. Republic of India et al | 05/29/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:24-cr-00541-3 | USA v. HARRIS | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-08900 | Securities and Exchange Commission v. Kushner et al | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:20-cv-07473 | In re Warner Music Group Data Breach | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04550 | D.L. I, individually et al v. New York City Department Of Education, | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-04193 | The New York Times Company v. United States Office of Personnel Management | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04145 | Lopez Gregorio v. Genalo et al | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-07444 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation v. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:24-cv-04653 | Nolan et al v. International Business Machines Corporation | 05/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-03191 | Herrick v. Shutterstock, Inc. | 05/29/2026 |
Cities in Jefferson County
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Drill down to city-level court, sheriff, police, and clerk records.
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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 Jefferson County, NY
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NY) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NY) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
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| 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 |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 002067446 | Usta National Junior Tennis League Inc. |
| 010263908 | Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture Inc. |
| 010284115 | Main Idea Inc. |
| 010371179 | Governor James B Longley Scholarship Foundation Tr |
| 010391592 | Maine Jazz Camp |
| 010426275 | Androscoggin Alumni Association Inc. |
| 010548911 | Tsunis Family Foundation Inc. |
| 010550737 | American Amateur Sambo Federation Inc. |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Watertown Savings Bank | Watertown |
| Carthage Savings and Loan, National As | Carthage |
| WSB Municipal Bank | Watertown |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Inmate Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Dual Iranian-Iraqi National Indicted for Providing Material Support to Terrorist Organizations
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Dual Iranian-Iraqi National Indicted For Providing Material Support To Terrorist Organizations
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Staten Island Man Sentenced for Murder-for-Hire Plot and Stalking a Journalist and Prominent Critic of the Iranian Government
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Staten Island Man Sentenced For His Role In Plot To Stalk And Murder A Journalist And Prominent Critic Of The Iranian Government
May 27, 2026
doj_news
Former Corporate Executive Sentenced To 26 Months In Prison For Insider Trading Scheme
May 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former Corporate Executive Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Insider Trading Scheme
May 27, 2026
FBI National
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 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 Jefferson County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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State Police conduct multiple Underage Drinking Enforcement Details in Jefferson County - New York State Police (.gov)
State Police conduct multiple Underage Drinking Enforcement Details in Jefferson County New York State Police (.gov)
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Two juveniles reported missing in Carthage
New York State Police are seeking the public's help in locating two runaway juveniles from Carthage High School in Jefferson County. Both juveniles were last seen on May 27 at appr…
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Structure Fire in Jefferson County Results in Arson Arrest - New York State Police (.gov)
Structure Fire in Jefferson County Results in Arson Arrest New York State Police (.gov)
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State Police Search for Armed Suspect in Jefferson County - New York State Police (.gov)
State Police Search for Armed Suspect in Jefferson County New York State Police (.gov)
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Jefferson County Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography - WWNY
Jefferson County Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography WWNY
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Jefferson County man had suspected pipe bomb, police say - NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Jefferson County man had suspected pipe bomb, police say NCPR: North Country Public Radio
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Update: 2 missing North Country 15-year-old girls found - Syracuse.com
Update: 2 missing North Country 15-year-old girls found Syracuse.com
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After a lake effect snow dump, Jefferson County sheriff urges caution | NCPR News - NCPR: North Country Public Radio
After a lake effect snow dump, Jefferson County sheriff urges caution | NCPR News NCPR: North Country Public Radio