CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-27 00:05 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 · 2026-06-27 00:03 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-27 00:03 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-27 00:03 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-27 00:03 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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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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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I search property ownership in Jamestown?▼
To search property ownership in Jamestown, NY (Chautauqua County), contact the Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Department at 3 N. Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757 (716-753-4221), with online searches at https://chautauquacountyny.gov/information-services/Geographic-Information-Systems. The Chautauqua County Clerk at https://www.chautauquany.gov/198/County-Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and liens. The City of Jamestown Assessor at https://www.jamestownny.gov/ handles city-level assessments. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees average $40 first page; certified copies cost $1.25/page plus $5 certification. Sources: Chautauqua County (https://www.chautauquany.gov/), City of Jamestown (https://www.jamestownny.gov/).
How do I get a copy of a will in Chautauqua?▼
To get a copy of a will in Chautauqua County, NY, contact the Chautauqua County Surrogate's Court at 3 N. Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757 (716-753-4339). Once a will is probated it becomes a public court record under SCPA §2507. Submit a written request listing the decedent's full name and approximate date of death; copies cost $0.25 per page and $6 for certification. New York's WebSurrogate at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/surrogateweb/ shows case status. For pre-1900 wills, the Chautauqua County Historical Society holds microfilm copies. Sources: NY Courts Surrogate's Court (https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/surrogates/Chautauqua/), NY SCPA (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/SCP).
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).
📊 Public Data Sources for Chautauqua 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 · Chautauqua 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
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| RONALD BUSH AUTO BODY | JAMESTOWN |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS STORE THE #1427 | DUNKIRK |
| CHAUTAUQUA FAMILY CAMPGROUND | |
| SEE ZURH HOUSE-HYPOCHLORINATOR | BEMUS POINT |
| HOT FISH SHOP | |
| DUNKIRK FLY ASH LANDFILL | DUNKIRK |
| PEEK N PEEK | CLYMER |
| KWIK COPY PRINTING | JAMESTOWN |
💰 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
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Lake Shore Bank | Dunkirk |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Manhattan Man Charged With Dealing Fentanyl Resulting In The Deaths Of Two Victims
Jun 26, 2026
doj_news
California Man Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Abduction And Extortion Of Victim In Peekskill
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney Announces $2.2 Million Settlement With Urologists For Submitting False Claims To Medicare
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Bronx Man Sentenced To 27.5 Years In Prison For Enticing Two Minors, Committing A Felony Offense While Being A Registered Sex Offender, And Possessing Child Pornography
Jun 25, 2026
FBI Field Office
Chinese Citizen Arrested, Charged with Money Laundering and Wire Fraud Conspiracy Involving Gold Coins/Bullion
Jun 24, 2026
doj_news
Dominican National Arrested On Charges Of Identity Theft And Federal Benefits Fraud
Jun 24, 2026
doj_news
Manager of U.S. Freight Forwarding Company Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Circumventing Export Controls
Jun 24, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 25, 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 Chautauqua County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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New York man arrested in relation to scam involving local senior citizen
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New York News
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