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Title

Attorney General's speech files

Series Number

18572

Summary

This series consists of speeches given by New York State Attorney Generals. Some files include agendas for events and background information regarding the issues and audience of the speeches. Subjects include crime victims' rights, racism, antitrust laws, energy, commerce, environmental issues, bias crime, sentencing guidelines, real estate securities, and other legal, environmental, and civil issues. Also included are transcripts and/or draft copies of speeches and presentations. Records may be restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law

Access Restrictions

18572-07: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.

Title

Department of Law Executive Office litigation case files

Series Number

18573

Summary

The series consists of correspondence, memorandums, copies of legal documents, and related materials produced by executive staff of the Department of Law while supervising the prosecution of significant legal cases. Legal documents include copies of opinions, petitions, orders, motion notices, and exhibit items from state litigation and appeals. Also present are files pertaining to federal litigation monitored for the attorney general by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).

Creator

• New York (State). Public Employment Relations Board. Counsel's Office

Access Restrictions

18573-07, 18573-08, 18573-09, 18573-10, 18573-10A, 18573-13, 18573-13A: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.

Title

Annual reports

Series Number

B2459

Summary

This series consists of an annual report submitted to the governor by the State Board of Health. Subjects include sewage systems; water supplies; water pollution sources; instructions to local boards of health; investigation of food coloring; investigations of sanitary conditions at summer resorts; vital statistics recording; sanitary conditions of the State including information on outbreaks of small pox, influenza, typhoid fever, diphtheria, measles, scarlet fever, and acute respiratory diseases; and an extensive report by the Tuberculosis Committee.

Creator

• New York (State). Board of Health

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Bill files

Series Number

L0202

Summary

This series consists of records documenting the origin, development, progress, and intent of bills sponsored by Assemblyman Jerrold Nadler. Bill topics include medical regulation, welfare of children, welfare of women, civil liberties, regulation of communication and transportation industries, fair housing, and consumer protection. The records contain bills, legislative memorandums, committee bill memorandums, research staff reports, citations of court cases, legislation reports, and correspondence.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1977-1992 : Jerrold Nadler)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Subject files for the New York State Fair

Series Number

B2329

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, flyers, press releases, minutes, booklets, schedules, lists, and other records relating to the New York State Fair. Many of these records relate to the booths, exhibits, and demonstrations put on by the Office of the Consumer Counsel at the Fair and other exhibits and demonstrations at the Fair which were of interest to the consumer.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Consumer Protection Board Executive Director's Office correspondence and subject files

Series Number

14500

Summary

The Executive Director of the Consumer Protection Boards correspondence files relate to the Board's activities in consumer protection and regulatory activities primarily related to bills advocating for consumer interests such as product efficiency; labeling and safety; consumer protection laws; discrimination in credit and rates; utility rates; flood relief projects; billing disputes; and pricing laws. The files also contain legislative memoranda, recommendations, proposals, hearings, speeches, and minutes.

Creator

• New York State Consumer Protection Board. Executive Director's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection subject files

Series Number

L0210

Summary

These files document consumer issues and products addressed during the committee's efforts to investigate and develop legislation relating to matters of consumer protection. Included are correspondence; memorandums; research reports; press clippings; draft legislation; background materials; administrative material; annual reports; and consumer affairs guides. Topics include item pricing; "lemon laws"; standardized packaging; smokeless tobacco; cable television; the Uniform Commercial Code and food labeling; car rentals and auto leasing; health club contracts; direct mail marketing; credit card fraud; toxic art supplies; and hazardous substances.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection hearing files

Series Number

L0209

Summary

This series consist of transcripts of testimony, statements, and background information on consumer-related issues bearing on hearings conducted by the committee. Also included are annual legislative summaries and committee reports. Files concern hearings on food labeling; warranties and automobile "lemon laws"; home improvement contracts; pricing, especially of gasoline; purchasing; product quality; the funeral industry; hearing aids; advertising and children; and cable television.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Minutes

Series Number

A0769

Summary

This series records the actions of the State Board of Health at its quarterly and special meetings. Information includes members present, resolutions, bylaws, and meeting sites. Meeting discussions focus primarily on complaints about drainage, sewerage, and water quality in New York towns, but minutes also include statements of the board's expenditures, appointments, reports of committees (such as sanitation and tuberculosis), and discussions concerning food purity and labeling.

Creator

• New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Coordination of State Activities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor outreach records

Series Number

B2646

Summary

This series documents outreach efforts conducted by the consumer counsel to Governor Averell Harriman, including conferences, television and radio appearances, and the publication of informational fliers and pamphlets. Records include published fliers and pamphlets; transcripts of conferences, television appearances, and radio programs; and summaries of public events. Records relate to such subjects as consumer credit, the marketing of dairy products, protection of elderly consumers, and television servicing.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2332

Summary

This series consists of records pertaining to the activities of the Consumer Counsel to Governor W. Averell Harriman, Dr. Persia Campbell, and her staff. Records relate to such subjects as: aging, credit sales, food additives, funeral costs, purchasing and maintenance of homes, Long Island Railroad fares, milk marketing, television servicing, trading stamps and wage assignments. The Consumer Counsel was responsible for advising Governor Harriman on matters affecting consumers, and working to protect consumers from fraud and misrepresentation.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Law archived websites

Series Number

B2044

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Department of Law, which is commonly known as the Office of the Attorney General.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor legislative records

Series Number

B2648

Summary

This series consists of records relating to the legislative program of Governor Harriman's consumer counsel and legislation impacting New York State's consumers. Topics of note include the regulation of consumer credit (with emphasis on motor vehicle financing and installment sales), the licensing of television service and repair workers, and the restriction of "bait" advertising practices.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Protection Board archived websites

Series Number

B2201

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Consumer Protection Board.

Creator

• New York State Consumer Protection Board

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Attorney General correspondence

Series Number

18565

Summary

This series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence between the State Attorney General's Office and other state agencies, private businesses, federal and local government agencies, various constituent organizations, and other public and private individuals. Records typically consist of expressions of support/opposition to a particular position or piece of legislation; designations of staff duties; commendations to staff; constituent comments and complaints; personal greetings; condolence letters; and acknowledgements of invitations, appointments and resignations, or resumes received.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law

Access Restrictions

18565-07, 18565-07A, 18565-10: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.

Title

Department of Law Executive Office subject files

Series Number

18571

Summary

These records, from a variety of senior staff members, reflect the interests and activities of the Attorney General's Office. Included are files related to audits, litigation, opinions, engagements, and interests of the office on such topics are housing discrimination, civil rights, Indian land claims, sex discrimination, child abuse, banking, crime, and business.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law. Executive Office

Access Restrictions

18571-02: Access to furlough applications restricted to protect personal privacy.

18571-07, 18571-09, 18571-10, 18571-10A, 18571-10B, 18571-11, 18571-11A, 18571-12, 18571-12A, 18571-12C, 18571-13, 18571-13A: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.

Usage Restrictions

18571-12C: Records in this accretion may be protected by U.S. Copyright. Consult with archivist to obtain more information.

Title

Counsel's litigation register

Series Number

13232

Summary

These records were produced by the Department of Public Service counsel's office as continuing registers of legal actions in which the department was involved. Name and location for the court or commission hearing each case are recorded. Legal actions taken in each case are recorded by date. Docket number, court costs, damages awarded, and final dispositions are recorded as well as commissioner's fees which are totaled for each case.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Service. Office of the Secretary

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Public Service Office of General Counsel litigation case files

Series Number

21449

Summary

The Department of Public Service Office of Counsel represents the Public Service Commission, both in court and before administrative agencies, in legal proceedings relating to New York State Public Service Law. Case files in this series include pleadings, orders, testimony, and associated records used in litigation. The records document a variety of actions heard in state and federal courts.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Service. Office of General Counsel

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor State Advisory Committee records

Series Number

B2649

Summary

This series contains records relating to the creation and activities of the State Advisory Committee to the Consumer Counsel. The series contains documents relating to the establishment of the committee; lists, agendas, and summaries of the committee's meetings; and correspondence between Dr. Campbell and committee members. Subjects covered include protection for elderly consumers, consumer education, and the regulation of chemical additives in food.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Attorney General subject files

Series Number

18564

Summary

This series consists of outgoing and incoming correspondence, memorandums, news clippings, published and unpublished reports, copies of draft legislation (federal and state), notices of appointments, and other materials created by the Attorney General and support staff for reference and to document activities.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law

Access Restrictions

18564-07: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.