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Displaying 34 Finding Aids
Title
- New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems transcripts of public hearings on changes to public pension and retirement systems
Series Number
- B1361
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of public hearings conducted by the commission prior to issuing reports of studies recommending changes in the state's public pension and retirement systems. The records document public reaction to the commission's recommendations and include hearing transcripts often with handwritten notes; written statements; lists of scheduled witnesses; order of testimony; letters clarifying testimony; correspondence expressing opinions; acknowledgment/transmittal letters to correspondents; notices of hearings, especially on public employee disability retirement problems; commission meeting schedules; and press clippings.
Creator
- New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers transcripts of hearings
Series Number
- A3106
Summary
- The series consists of typescript copies, with infrequent annotations, of testimony given to the commission and its subcommittees on the question of relief for widowed mothers caring for dependent children. The commission, as authorized by Chapter 588 of the Laws of 1913, called representatives of many charitable organizations to confer with commission members on the objectives, policies, and work of their respective organizations in providing such relief.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Assembly Committee on Health public hearing files
Series Number
- L0167
Summary
- Among the records in this series are documents from a November 27, 2001 public hearing on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. That hearing addressed the long-term use of intravenous antibiotic treatment in cases of chronic Lyme disease. Several physicians were under investigation for administering this treatment. Records include written testimony from medical professionals, including supporting medical literature; and correspondence from individuals recounting their experience seeking treatment for symptoms that some physicians linked to chronic Lyme disease.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Health
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 generic drug hearing and report files
Series Number
- L0014
Summary
- These records were compiled by the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection while examining ways to lower costs of prescription medicine in New York State. Included is hearing testimony relating to generic drugs provided by physicians, pharmacists, pharmaceutical company representatives, health and business associations, state and local government officials, and labor union leaders. Also included are medical wholesalers' cost manuals, minutes and exhibits from the Committees' Executive Session on August 1, 1978, reports, and lists of drug prices.
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 Governmental Operations hearing and subject files
Series Number
- L0011
Summary
- This series contains information on issues investigated by the Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. Issues include the legalization of casino gambling, open meetings legislation, Indian affairs, and the effect of the State's Freedom of Information Law. Included are hearing testimony, correspondence and memorandums in support of or opposition to legislation, copies of proposed legislation, printed reports, and press clippings. The records reflect the opinions of state and local government officials, businesses, special interest groups, and individuals.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor's Commission on the Future of Horse Racing in New York State research and report files
Series Number
- 13297
Summary
- The series consists of records of the "Delafield Commission" appointed to study the impact of off-track betting, legalized gambling, and other legislative regulatory or financial measures on the horse racing industry. Records include correspondence; public hearing testimony; opinion letters; public relations materials; reports and market studies on racetracks; information on out-of-state racetracks; gambling statistics; annual reports and financial statements of the New York Racing Association (NYRA); data on horse breeding; and photographs of racetracks and events.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor's Commission on the Future of Horse Racing in New York State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Tenured teacher disciplinary case hearing transcripts and exhibits
Series Number
- 15946
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts and accompanying exhibits produced during tenured teacher disciplinary hearings. These case files often include graphic testimony about teacher performance, classroom situations, and education administration (particularly teacher supervision and efforts to identify and remove incompetent teachers). Transcripts provide information about workplace relations and working conditions, and on "social" labor relations in an adversarial context. Exhibits may include lesson plans, observation reports, and audio or videotapes of teachers in the classroom.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of School District Employer-Employee Relations
Access Restrictions
- Access to certain records in this series is restricted pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(a), relating to records specifically exempted from disclosure by state or federal statute: State Education Law section 2-d (unauthorized release of personally identifiable information); federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 USC section 1232g; and State Civil Rights Law section 50-B (right of privacy for victims of sex offenses). Access to certain records is also restricted pursuant to FOIL sections 87.2(b) (unwarranted invasion of personal privacy) and 87.2(g) (inter- and intra-agency materials which are not statistical or factual tabulations or data, instructions to staff that affect the public, or final agency policy or determinations).
Title
- New York State Assemblyman G. Oliver Koppell subject files
Series Number
- L0018
Summary
- Files of Assemblyman G. Oliver Koppell contain correspondence, memorandums, printed materials, reports, draft legislation, and hearing testimony related to issues of interest or concern to the assemblyman, particularly in his role as chairman of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions. Topics addressed include the Metropolitan Transit Authority, prison reform, real property and taxation, school financing, bank redlining, and the East Hudson Parkway Authority.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1971-1982 : G. Oliver Koppell)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Joint Commission on Public Ethics investigation files
Series Number
- B2751
Summary
- This series documents cases in which investigations lead to enforcement actions. These records include complaints, testimony, interviews, transcripts, correspondence, notes, subpoenas, evidence, memos, reports, 15-day letters, settlement agreements, decisions, and enforcement hearings, and the Substantial Basis Investigation Report in an investigation on violations of the Lobbying Act, Sections 73, 73-a, and 74 of the Public Officers Law and Section 107 of the Civil Service Law.
Creator
- New York (State). Joint Commission on Public Ethics
Access Restrictions
- Records are partially restricted. Only records specifically enumerated in Executive Law Section 94.19 or required to be disclosed under Legislative Law Article 1-A (Lobbying Act) are available to the public.
Title
- Moreland Commission on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law investigation files
Series Number
- B1311
Summary
- The commission compiled these files to track its investigation of violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law by liquor licensees, their employees, and others. Many of the copies of documents and data in these files were gathered from files of the State Liquor Authority. They include forms, summary reports, and investigation case files of licensees, and applications.
Creator
- New York (State). Moreland Commission on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
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.
- Private hearing materials: Restricted; Executive Law, Section 63.8.
- Personal background information on individuals: Restricted; Personal Privacy Protection Law, Section 96.1.c and personal privacy exemption of Freedom of Information Law, Section 87.2.b.
Title
- Moreland Commission on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law transcripts of public hearings
Series Number
- B1305
Summary
- This series consists mainly of transcripts of testimony taken by the commission at public hearings in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany. Witnesses included State Liquor Authority officials; other state officials; local Alcoholic Beverage Control board officials; alcoholic beverage control officials from other states; trade association representatives; liquor retailers; restaurant and bar owners; economists; sociologists; and clergy.
Creator
- New York (State). Moreland Commission on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Public Service Commission "unified" case files
Series Number
- 19597
Summary
- The series consists of microfilm and microfiche copies of the formal case files of the Public Service Commission, and also so-called "supplemental case file material" (those materials not filmed because of size or condition, including maps, drawings and/or exhibits; or materials filmed, but for which the film was found to be of poor quality). Case files typically include petitions, briefs, orders, correspondence, exhibits and testimony.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Public Utilities Lake Erie offshore drilling files
Series Number
- L0222
Summary
- This series includes reports, hearing testimony, transcripts of proceedings, press clippings, and correspondence pertaining to offshore drilling for natural gas (hydrocarbons) under Lake Erie. Included is a report recommending repeal of the prohibition against leasing and drilling for gas beneath Lake Erie or its shoreline; a report to the legislature on development of natural gas reserves; and an environmental assessment report by the firm of Lawler, Matusky & Skelly, Engineers.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Public Utilities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Transcripts of investigation concerning death of Buffalo State Hospital patient
Series Number
- B2928
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of testimonies given by witnesses involved or having knowledge of issues and circumstances surrounding the death of a patient at Buffalo State Hospital.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission in Lunacy
Access Restrictions
- Access to certain information in this series is restricted by multiple state laws. State Archives staff will review requests for specific information and disclose in accordance with the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
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
- Second District case files and minutes
Series Number
- 19596
Summary
- This series from the New York State Public Service Commission consists of microfilm copies of case files and minutes of the Second District Public Service Commission and non-filmed supplemental material. Case files typically include petitions, briefs, orders, correspondence, exhibits and testimony. Minutes document the formal regulatory proceedings (actions) of the commission.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Transit Commission case files and minutes
Series Number
- 19595
Summary
- The series consists of microfilm copies of minutes of meetings and case files of the Transit Commission dating from 1921 through 1943 (when it was abolished). Also included is "supplemental case file material" (those documents not filmed because of size or condition, including maps, drawings and/or exhibits; or materials filmed, but for which the film was found to be of poor quality).
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Assemblyman William B. Hoyt speech files
Series Number
- L0189
Summary
- This series includes rough drafts, revised copies, and corrected or updated versions of speeches by Assemblyman William B. Hoyt. The series also includes testimony given during legislative hearings and to a lesser extent correspondence, announcements, event programs, publicity statements, fliers, and newspaper clippings. Speeches pertain predominantly to child abuse and domestic violence issues, but also touch on the Children's Trust Fund and education and energy issues.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1974-1992 : William B. Hoyt)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Assembly Sub-committee on Affirmative Action Reports, Testimony, and Background Files
Title
- Assembly Sub-committee on Affirmative Action reports, testimony, and background files
Series Number
- L0177
Summary
- The series documents affirmative action policies and plans in New York's public sector and in higher educational institutions in the state. Statistical data gathered by the sub-committee provides details on workforce composition in state government; and questionnaires provide data about state agency and local government affirmative action policies and activities. Records include public hearings transcripts; statistical data; statements submitted by state and local officials; completed questionnaires prepared by state agencies; newspaper clippings, background reports, statistical tables, and correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. Sub-committee on Affirmative Action
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Subject files on proposed takeover of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO)
Series Number
- L0215
Summary
- This series documents research into the feasibility and economic viability of state acquisition of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) to reduce electricity costs to consumers. The records include proposals for expansion of public power and creation of the Long Island Power Authority; legal analyses and review by the State Energy Office; reports of other state power authorities; statistical spreadsheets; rate comparisons; testimony before the Public Power Commission; feasibility and economic viability studies; and related background material.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Program and Committee Staff
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.