Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing personnel and administration files
Series Number
B1328
Summary
These records comprise the commission's central operational files documenting the staffing of the commission and the conduct of its investigation. The series includes the executive order creating the commission, correspondence, questionnaires, accounting statements and reports of harness racing associations, memorandums summarizing financial and banking records, lists of individuals and organizations given subpoenas, reports on various issues studied, witness lists, commission opinions, information comparing laws and regulations of horse racing in other states, and staff personnel files.
Creator
New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Access Restrictions
All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
This series consists of Supreme Court subpoenas ordering the Secretary of State to produce records from his office and summonses served on his staff. Documents identify the case name, location, and type of court session. The subpoenas identify records requested and specify the time and place the records must be delivered. The summonses contain the defendants' names, a copy of the plaintiff's complaint which outlines the reasons for filing suit, and length of time allotted defendants to answer plaintiff's complaint.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration research and investigation files
Series Number
10997
Summary
This series contains the commission's central operational files documenting its staffing and the conduct of its investigation into charges of maladministration and corruption relating to the Workmen's Compensation Law, including but not limited to political favoritism and kickbacks. The files include correspondence, interviews, hearings, claims, reports, legal opinions, personnel records, and police records.
Creator
New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Impeachment trial subpoenas and subpoena tickets for Canal Commissioner
Series Number
A0815
Summary
This series contains subpoenas and subpoena tickets issued by the clerk of the Court for the Trial of Impeachments, August 14-16, 1853 of John C. Mather. Mather was convicted for unauthorized and excessive expenditures as canal commissioner.
Creator
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.