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Question: How do I find members of an llc

By Bruce
Feb 14, 2017

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Search corporation and business entity database on the department of state, division of corporation's website. The search is open to anyone and there's no cost associtated with its use. You will be able to see name history of the company, officers, stock information, registered agents and other public information about the company.

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Feb 14, 2017

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Question: How can I find out what happened to a business? I have paid them for a years worth of services - they have not yet been at my home. When I look up the number online it says business is closed.

By Karen
Apr 19, 2016

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Businesses don't enjoy the same privacy individuals do. There's a free secretary of state search to see if it shows them being active or not. They may be under a dba, so you may have to look up other names they may be operating in. You can search court records to see if anything has been filed against them. Don't forget to search under the owners' names also just in case.

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May 12, 2016

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Question: How can I find out information on an LLC filed in orange county ny?

By anonymous
Apr 04, 2016

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What is the name of the LLC? There's a free search from the NY division of corportation. Enter the company's name and indicate whether the company's status is active or not, and the database will show company information freely.

By adm
Apr 19, 2016

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Question: Are marrage licence a matter of public record

By Margaret
Mar 25, 2016

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If you go to the state's department of health you can see what is needed to request a marriage license copy. Also, you will see a link to archived or genealogy records, which are records of fifty years or older and both spouses are deceased.

By ted
Mar 31, 2016

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Question: If I need to prove that someone is falsely saying that there was a restraining order filed against me by my former wife in 1999-2000 (there never was, and I have copy of uncontested divorce filing and agmt) - is there anywhere online that I can search for my record to show it is clean and no history of any restraining order?

By Mike
Feb 10, 2016

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You can try the freedom of information act to get a clearance

By anonymous
Mar 06, 2016

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Question: Can record inquiries be made for a deceased persons?

By Connie
Dec 19, 2015

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If they've been deceased for a long time, wouldn't their records be in archives. It may be even easier as the same privacy laws may not apply.

By anonymous
Dec 22, 2015

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Question: Where do I find free public record /divorce-several years ago???

By s.l.
Jan 19, 2016

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Public records aren't necessarily free, just openly accessible to the public. If you want free records that the government departments usually charge for online, you will need to dig around, such as courthouse links specific to a certain county. New York courts have a .gov webpage (which means a government site) titled "Divorce In Your County". This webpage shows courts providing county specific online divorce data.

By al
Jan 20, 2016

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Question: How can I get a copy of my mariage certificate

By Irma
Dec 16, 2015

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City clerks offices

By al
Dec 22, 2015

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Question: I recently found out my grandfather did time in 1932. How can I get any transcripts of his trail.

By shorty
Aug 04, 2015

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Are you aware of which court or where the trial was held?

By a1
Oct 06, 2015

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Was it a high court case, probate, chancery or other? The New York state archives has a page which tells you about cases from 1847 and forward.

By a
Nov 02, 2015

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Question: I Got Married 1989 in The Bronx N Y,but was Divorced in 2008 in Ct, where Can I Get A Copy Of The Divorce Decree?

By kenroy
Aug 31, 2015

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This is according to the State Vital Records Office: for dissolution of Civil Union Decree, contact the Judicial District Clerk's Office where the divorce or dissolution was granted. In Connecticut, divorce decrees are called Judgment Files. You will need to give the clerk the name and docket number.

By adm
Sep 17, 2015

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Question: Immunization records how do I get them if my physican has passed away

By Dianna
Jun 22, 2015

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The state of New York State Department of Health maintains records of immunizations that are required for physicians to submit for individuals under 19 y/o in the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS). The department of health has a website to help the public understand the laws and how it affects parents, providers and patients.

By ad
Jun 30, 2015

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Question: My sister is not mentally well. From Bradenton, Fl. She vanished. NY cops contacted her mom in Fl.by her request then she slipped under their faces they said. Any way we can find her whereabouts. She has a fake leg.

By Esther
Apr 20, 2015

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You should call 911 to report this and have them transfer you to the county in which your sister is in,within NY. Dialing the NY State Police to report this may help.

By anonymous
Apr 29, 2015

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Question: Access to divorce records

By Carol
Sep 18, 2014

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Divorce records can be requested through New York Department of Health’s Vital Records Office. By visiting their website and navigating to “vital-records,” eligible applicants will be able to request dissolution of marriage records by phone, mail, or online. Divorce records (going back as far as 1963) can also be requested in person at the Vital Records Office by individuals involved in the legal proceedings.

By info
Sep 18, 2014

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Question: Is there a mr,james hill sr living in either brooklyn ny or in queens n.y

By anthony
Dec 04, 2013

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With a name that common, you will need to do a bit of work even before beginning a search. With a common name alone you will get many others with the same name. Including Sr. in the search can help tremendously, but will only be effective if you do the search manually. This means you will enter information first and view what comes up with Sr. If you begin your search with Sr., your results may omit the very person you’re looking for as many times Sr. is not used. Begin the search using the name and location and see what comes up. The automatic people search results will reveal a list of results that can include keywords such as Brooklyn NY, or Queens. Knowing relatives names helps as people search results list family member names also. Most of this is aimed to narrow the search in order to get records of the intended person, from there, with more identification you have an easier time looking up information and records.

By blgr
Dec 04, 2013

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Question: How do I put a Trespass Order on an individual?

By Aven
Feb 03, 2013

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Depending on where you live, you can look up the police department with the proper jurisdiction and access their services. There are sheriff and police department websites which offer instruction on what to do and where to start. Different areas have different procedures. If there was an incident report made, you can order a copy from the department if you don't already have one.

By il
Feb 05, 2013

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Question: Collision 9/10/12 salt point turnpike?

By ann
Sep 14, 2012

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If you know the city or responding agency, accident reports can be ordered

By admn
Nov 08, 2012

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Question: Where can I find information about past elections?

By admn
Sep 20, 2012

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The New York Board of Elections list results as far back as 1994 up to 2012. This list includes primary and special election results. The information can be obtained by congressional district or county. The elections primaries and calendars along with results are available and will be followed by election results in the same manner as it was listed previous years. Year to year comparisons are made easy going back to 1994. Other elections such as the supreme court justice races are also provided by the State Board of Elections. However, looking at the agencies sitemap you will see access to enrollment by county. These statistical data shows numbers regarding status of registration, party affiliation and voter enrollment. As with many other agencies, the Board of Elections has press releases to get certain notices out to the general public. These press releases do not include published materials from other sources such as the state assembly, individual candidates, senate and so forth. Press releases from the state senate will list publications by each individual candidate. The data held herein can reveals to the public the candidate's voting history, stance on current issues as well as archives of other previous press releases dating back as far as 2009 or earlier. The New York State Assembly has one of the most extensive press releases that includes up to the minute events and live coverage of legislative proceedings. You can also see the assembly's floor vote by day or bill which will tell you what was voted in, results of the yes and no votes, by which member and how.

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Sep 20, 2012

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Question: Where and how can I find out about the NYFD?

By blgr
Sep 20, 2012

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The city of New York is located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island boroughs. The city's official fire department's website will have citywide statistics of yearly and monthly fire and EMS reports. In addition, for researchers looking for more information, there are archives of press releases and media advisories from the year 2003 to 2012. Located in the F.D.N.Y.'s close up page are streaming updates of events occurring in regard to the department. There are other publications from annual reports to magazines listed that include WNYF Magazine, Health Connections, The Link for firefighter families, ViewPoint Newsletter, 9/11 Health Impact Reports, McKinsey Report, Strategic Plans, Medal Day and Administrative Awards Books, BFI Investigative Management and Reporting System, Annual Report on CDA Inspections and FDNY Counterterrorism Strategy.

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Sep 20, 2012

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Question: How can I find the records of someone who died in penitentiary hospital in 1929

By Brendan
Apr 15, 2017

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Question: There are 24 death certificates in New York City (all boroughs) I can't purchase all of them. Is there some place I can see them so I can get the right one?

By Ilene
May 11, 2016

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Question: How can I find out if my son has pass away

By lorrie
Apr 29, 2016

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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

Missing: Jamisha Mckay

Jamisha Mckay, Age Now: 17, Missing: 11/23/2018. Missing From Brooklyn, Ny. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: New York City Police Department (new York) 1-212-694-7781.

November 29, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Kenneth Snyder

Kenneth Snyder, Age Now: 17, Missing: 11/19/2018. Missing From Calcium, Ny. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: New York State Police (new York) 1-315-782-2112.

November 26, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Jocelyn Perez

Jocelyn Perez, Age Now: 16, Missing: 10/23/2018. Missing From Franklin Square, Ny. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Nassau County Police Department (new York) 1-516-573-8800.

November 21, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Haileigh Powers

Haileigh Powers, Age Now: 15, Missing: 11/18/2018. Missing From Poughkeepsie, Ny. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Department (new York) 1-845-485-3666.

November 21, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Zaria Brand

Zaria Brand, Age Now: 17, Missing: 11/17/2018. Missing From Elmira, Ny. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Elmira Police Department (new York) 1-607-737-5623.

November 21, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Lexie Johnson

Lexie Johnson, Age Now: 16, Missing: 10/27/2018. Missing From Lackawanna, Ny. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Lackawanna Police Department (new York) 1-716-822-4900.

November 20, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
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Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

Missing Person • David Michael Maenza • Ogden, New York • 52 Years Old

October 29, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Nicholas Gervasi • Brooklyn, New York • 91 Years Old

September 20, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Kenny Mccall • Diana, New York • 24 Years Old

August 28, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Mary Helms • Cortland, New York • 25 Years Old

August 27, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Terrance Lyles Jr • Manhattan, New York • 25 Years Old

August 24, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Jerry Furnia • Schuyler Falls, New York • 50 Years Old

August 22, 2017

Source: missing.report
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About New York ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates

New York's demographic and housing ACS survey of 19,594,330 being 6.24 percent of U.S. residents is comprised of 48.5% males and 51.5% of females. American Community Survey separates various ethnicities depending on the area's population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. ACS is an ongoing survey with five year estimates down to the block group scale providing a summary spanning five years, from 2010 to 2014 and released in 2014. View the percentage of the population by race, including various groups of Native Americans, Asians, American Indian, Alaska Native, and two or more races.
About New York Selected Social Characteristics

The New York social characteristics data of 7,255,528 households, which make up 6.24 percent of all U.S. households, are surveyed by ACS . View the number and percentages of married and divorced residents 15 years and older, including 4,636,017 families with and without children. There are 4,997,148 persons enrolled in school which are 3 years of age and over are separated by education level from nursery school to graduate and professional degrees. The state's resident social characteristics collected data include estimated percentages and totals of persons which are foreign born, Island areas, born abroad to American parent(s), citizenship status and ancestry.
About New York Selected Economic Characteristics

The New York American Community Survey economic characteristics displays current and past employment of 15,832,743 persons which are 16 years of age and older comprising of 6.36 percent of the United States labor force. Employment numbers of 10,030,632 civilians in various occupations from construction to information technology collected by industry. Overview of income and benefits in 2014, received from private entities and public public assistance. Population of the labor force with private or public health coverage for both employed and unemployed residents. Data regarding the percentage of families with income below poverty level are collected by age groups ranging from persons under the age of 18 to 65 years and over.
About New York Selected Housing Characteristics

New York housing characteristics are collected from 8,153,309 dwellings making up 6.14 percent of all U.S. housing, includes a survey of either inhabited 7,255,528 or uninhabited 897,781 domiciles. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. Find out which mode of transportation 7,255,528 commuters in the state used to get to work. Look up the type of energy utilized by individual occupied residences. An overview of median monthly homeowner costs with or without mortgage. Percentage of rent versus income per household and homeowner costs as percentage of household income. Information collected begins with residence from 1969 or earlier.

Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state
19,378,102
Estimate of the state's total residency
18,976,811
Percentage change of the total resident population
2%
Net change of residents' total population
401,645
Complete count of statewide resident population
18,976,457
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
1,223,080
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
6%
Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
4,424,083
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
23%
Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
13%
Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
2,619,755
Total estimate percentage of female residents
51%
State's white resident population
12,740,974
State's black resident population
3,073,800
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
106,906
State's Asian resident population
1,420,244
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
8,766
Statewide resident population of two or more races
585,849
Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
3,416,922
Non Hispanic white resident population
11,304,247
Statewide percentage of white residents
66%
Statewide percentage of black residents
16%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
1%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents
7%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races
3%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
18%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
58%
Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in New York
Births
253,451
Deaths
147,680
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
1,412
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
88%
Resident Background Information

Education and background history of New York Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state
21%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
29%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
84%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
32%
Total number of Veterans
1,064,754
Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in New York
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
31 Min
Housing unit estimates
8,017,881
Net change of housing units estimates
338,578
Housing unit estimates - percentage change
4%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
56%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
$300,600
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
51%
Total number of households
7,137,013
Average size of households
3
New York Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
$30,634
Statewide income of median households in New York
$54,554
Percentage of persons living in poverty
14%
The personal income of persons employed
$900,819
Per capita income of persons employed
$46,364
Labor force of civilian workers
9,699,492
The unemployment of the civilian labor force
813,386
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
8%
Employment of person relating to all industries
11,039,874
Net change of employment in all industries
584,465
People employed by the government
1,510,520
Earnings by persons working in all industries
726,998,385
Average earnings per job in all industries
65,852
Number of private non farm establishments
518,632
Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
1,513,170
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
39,813,499
People and Businesses

Firms and companies of New York
Total number of firms located in the state
1,956,895
Total percentage of black owned private firms
10%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
1%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms
9%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
10%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms
30%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
162,720,173
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
313,461,904
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
230,718,065
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
11,879
Land Valuation

Property value and New York territory
Totals of building permits for new private housing units
18,344
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
3,062,271
Adjusted acres of land in farms
7,174,743
Size in square miles of land
47,214
Population per square mile
410

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New York American Community Survey (ACS) Census Bureau (Updated 01/18/2019)

New York Census Data

Information About People and Demographics