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Title

Governor executive orders

Series Number

13685

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained this file of photocopies of the governor's Executive Orders ordering the State Attorney General to carry out special prosecutions in New York, Bronx, Queens, Kings, and Richmond counties in cases of corruption by public servants. The bulk of the series consists of amendments citing cases to be prosecuted in each county. Also included are executive orders numbers 1-189 issued by Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Department of Health Office of the Commissioner transcripts of public hearings on medical services regulatory policies

Series Number

B1072

Summary

This series consists of expert testimony presented before Department of Health hearing officers to refine proposed code policies and formulas for hospitals, nursing homes, and other health related facilities. Witnesses include representatives of hospitals, Blue Cross plans, physicians' groups, labor organizations, and consumer affairs agencies. Issues discussed include economic indexes for computing reimbursement rates; exclusion of medical education and research from the rate-setting formula; and different levels of needs of the chronically-ill elderly.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health. Office of the Commissioner

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) pleadings and other civil court documents

Series Number

JN535

Summary

Series contains documents relating to litigation in the Supreme Court of Judicature, filed by the court clerk in New York City, and in that court's successor the Supreme Court (New York County), filed by the New York County Clerk. Most of the documents are pleadings by plaintiffs and defendants. There are also numerous affidavits of service, bonds for court costs, clerk's reports of damages, writs of inquiry and inquisitions, and circuit rolls (including minutes of trials). There are many declarations by the district attorney of New York County seeking recovery of debt and damages from individuals who had been arrested and gave bond for appearance in the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and failed to appear. Some documents are missing (particularly for codes 1842 M and 1844 H), and there are very few documents for 1845 and 1846.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.

Title

Registers of bonds from the Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) and Supreme Court (New York County)

Series Number

JN509

Summary

Seven registers contain summary information about bonds filed in the New York County Clerk's Office, by parties to cases in the Supreme Court of Judicature, prior to July 1, 1847, and after that date in the Supreme Court (New York County). Entries in the earlier registers include the date of filing, surnames of the plaintiff and defendant or the petitioner, and the type of bond filed. Later registers include the full names of the parties, purpose of bond, by whom acknowledged, and the last name of the justice or other officer approving the bond. Bonds were filed by guardians, receivers, trustees, and other agents of the court, and to secure payment of court costs, obtain an injunction or an order of attachment, etc. Bonds were filed by the appellant who obtained a writ of error (before July 1, 1847) or appealed a judgment (after July 1, 1847); if the defendant appealed, his name appears first.

Creator

• New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office

Access Restrictions

Use of fragile microfilm may be restricted.

Title

Estrayed New York City Court records

Series Number

J7000

Summary

This series consists mostly of records generated by New York City courts during the 19th Century including the Mayor's Court; Court of Common Pleas; Superior Court; Justice Courts and Police Court. Records include depositions, petitions of imprisoned debtors for release, insolvent assignments, summonses, complaints, judgment rolls, affidavits, writs of fieri facias and payments. Also included are vouchers and payroll records that were audited by the New York City Department of Finance. Records are closed pending arrangement.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Appeals

Access Restrictions

Closed pending arrangement.

Title

New York City Board of Pharmacy registers of licensed pharmacists

Series Number

B0486

Summary

This series consists of lists of licensed pharmacists registered with the State. The following information is given for each registrant: registration number; date of registration; name; country of birth; business address; length of time in business; nature of credentials (diploma, license, certificate by examination); date and source of credentials; and although usually blank, a place for remarks.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Board of Pharmacy

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Weekly statements of canal shipments to or from tide water

Series Number

A1172

Summary

Toll collectors submitted weekly statements of merchandise and produce shipped via the Erie Canal through the ports of New York, Albany, West Troy, and Waterford to the Comptroller. Statements give the quantities of merchandise (sugar, coffee, nails, iron, etc.) cleared to, and of produce (wheat, flour, ashes, beef, pork, etc.) left from the Erie and Champlain Canals.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Interim report investigation of Joseph Lanza

Series Number

B1933

Summary

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.

Title

Commission on Government Integrity informant correspondence files

Series Number

B1339

Summary

The commission compiled the information in these files to further its investigation into violations of ethical or legal standards of conduct by public officials and employees. Informants wrote to the commission making allegations against individuals and organizations. These allegations included involvement in criminal activity; conflict of interest; official misconduct; obstruction of justice; drug abuse; no-show employment; nepotism; election fraud; and patronage. Evidence supplied by informants ranged from well-documented allegations to totally unsupported innuendo.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Civil Rights Law, Section 73.8, and other statutes. Public hearing transcripts, press releases, published material, and other records that have been previously available to the public are available without restriction. Access to other information is permitted only by permission of the commission or the Governor's office.

Title

Amendments to Municipal Civil Service Commission rules

Series Number

B0508

Summary

This series consists of State Civil Service Commission approvals of Municipal Civil Service rules and amendments including appointments, promotions, examinations, and position classifications. Each approval includes a transmittal letter; a copy of the amendment or set of rules and a certification of the State Commission's approval. Transmittal letters, correspondence and memoranda occasionally contain background information on a rule and explain why a rule was disapproved or approved.

Creator

• New York (State). Civil Service Commission

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Sympathy letters and other statements of condolence received in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Series Number

22446

Summary

This series consists of sympathy cards, letters, a condolence book, and a photography book that were collected by the Office for Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Most of the letters were sent from elementary school students in the Cypress School District in California to New York students who lost a parent in the attacks.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Continuing Education

Access Restrictions

Personal identifiers may be redacted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) registers of returns of writs

Series Number

JN599

Summary

Registers in this series contain lists of writs returned to the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at New York City. Each register entry includes the date or court term when the writ was returned, names of plaintiff and defendant, type of writ, and a summary of the sheriff's or other court officer's action in response to the writ. Most writs were returned by the sheriff of New York City and County, but some were returned from other counties.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of records may be restricted due to fragile condition. State Archives staff will review condition of requested documents before granting access.

Title

New York Convention Center Operating Corporation archived websites

Series Number

B2099

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation, a subsidiary of the Empire State Development Corporation.

Creator

• New York Convention Center Operating Corporation

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Circuit Court (1st Circuit) rough minute books

Series Number

JN598

Summary

The rough minute books contain minutes of civil trials and other proceedings in regular terms of the Circuit Court and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York. Trial minutes include the names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, and may list documents introduced as evidence. The minutes state the amount of money judgment awarded by jury verdict after trial, or by jury inquisition if the defendant defaulted. The minute books also contain occasional entries of motions and orders, and fines against non-appearing jurors.

Creator

• New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.

Title

Subject and meeting files and World's Fair exhibit design and building plans

Series Number

A0569

Summary

The series consists of the files of the World's Fair Commission, together with contractors' plans and drawings prepared under the authority of the commission for the New York State exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair. Along with commission subject files and general correspondence, these files include meeting minutes, contracts, bonds, bids and estimates of contractors for exhibit work, accident and insurance reports, photographs, and publications. The records also include blueprints, pencil drawings, and artwork.

Creator

• New York (State). World's Fair Commission

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York Board of Directors meeting minutes

Series Number

B1978

Summary

This series documents the actions of the Municipal Assistance Corporation Board of Directors from June 1975 through September 1995.

Creator

• Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) sheriff's writs and other historical documents

Series Number

JN999

Summary

This series contains writs, other court documents, and miscellaneous non-government documents. Among the writs are capias ad respondendum (order to arrest a civil defendant); capias ad satisfaciendum, fieri facias, and scire facias (orders to execute a civil judgment); and venire facias juratores (order to summon jurors). Documents were filed by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature, except for those from 1825-1826 which were filed in the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York. Also in the collection are mortgages given by Daniel D. Tompkins and his wife Hannah, 1807, 1815; and a printed broadside address by Daniel Webster at Saratoga Spring, Aug. 19, 1840.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)

Title

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.

Title

Queens West Development Corporation archived websites

Series Number

B2096

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Queens West Development Corporation.

Creator

• Queens West Development Corporation

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development archived websites

Series Number

B2104

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.