Cadhla McBride

→ This post is part of the Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit. TL;DR The Village of Pittsford’s FOIL webpage directs requesters to submit all FOIL requests through a single online form. Submission is conditioned on providing contact information and making a purpose-based declaration that FOIL does not require.

→ This post is part of the Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit. TL;DR The Town of Pittsford provides multiple ways to submit FOIL requests, including email, mail, and a downloadable request form. Some submission pathways request personal identifying information, but Pittsford does not require account creation and does not prohibit

This post is part of the Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit. View the full audit hub TL;DR The Town of Henrietta demonstrates best-in-class FOIL submission practices in Monroe County. Its online FOIL portal requires only a description of the records requested, does not require identifying information, and

Jul 02, 2025 Editor’s note (Dec 2025): The title has been updated for accuracy. No changes were made to the analysis. What happens when a Deaf motorist calls for help and the police refuse to listen? Introduction In February 2024, Lan the complainant, a Deaf driver, was involved in

PSS Case 2024-0084 - Rochester Police Department Jul 15, 2025 What Happened On January 18, 2024, a Deaf motorist was involved in a traffic accident in Rochester, NY. Despite clearly identifying as Deaf and requesting an interpreter through 911 relay services, responding Officer Ryan Fantigrossi: * Did not provide a qualified