This report provides a detailed examination of the Department of Parole, the life of Joseph Lanza, and politics in New York City during the 1950s. The investigation resulted in a review of the parole system throughout the state.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Temporary Commission of Investigation archived websites
Series Number
B2041
Summary
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible Web site of the Temporary Commission of Investigation, which was empowered to investigate "any matter concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice" and ceased operations on April 1, 2009.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Temporary Commission of Investigation master case files
Series Number
18266
Summary
The Temporary State Commission of Investigation is authorized to conduct investigations in connection with the execution and enforcement of state laws affecting organized crime and racketeering; the conduct of state and local public officers and employees; and any matter concerning the public peace, public safety, and public justice. This series contain case files of investigations, and includes the commission's investigation of the "Apalachin Organized Crime Meeting".
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
Partially restricted by Laws of 1958, Chap. 989; Civil Rights Law, section 73.8; Civil Practice Law and Rules, section 3101(b), (c), and (d) and 4503(a); Freedom of Information Law, section 87.2(b), (e)(iii) and (iv), and (g). For further information, please contact the State Archives.
18266-96: Transcript of proceedings of a New Jersey grand jury (Box 6) is restricted. Remainder of the accretion is open for research.
Temporary Commission of Investigation physical evidence and bulky exhibit files
Series Number
B2834
Summary
This series contains documentary, photographic, and physical evidence that was acquired by the Temporary Commission of Investigation during investigations.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
This series consists of transcripts of public hearing testimony gathered by two commissions in the course of investigating illegal activities. These records were forwarded to the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation for retention.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Temporary Commission of Investigation public and private reports
Series Number
B2832
Summary
This series contains public and private reports created by the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation. Public reports were published and publicly disseminated by the commission. These reports summarize individual investigations; state major findings and conclusions; and contain recommended actions. Private reports are unpublished reports that were sent only to the official who requested the given investigation and were generally made on investigations that did not attract media attention or produce results meriting a formal, published report.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Temporary Commission of Investigation litigation files
Series Number
B2833
Summary
This series consists of court documents, memorandums, correspondence, and related legal materials pertaining to lawsuits which challenge the authority and/or practices of New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
Partially restricted by the Laws of 1958, Chapter 989; Civil Rights Law, section 73.8; Civil Practice Law and Rules, section 3101(b), (c), and (d) and 4503(a); Freedom of Information Law, section 87.2(b), (e)(iii) and (iv), and (g). For further information, please contact the State Archives.
Temporary Commission of Investigation public and private hearing transcripts
Series Number
B2831
Summary
This series consists of typewritten transcripts of witness testimony from public and private hearings that were conducted by the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation