→ This post is part of the Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit. View hub TL;DR The Town of Webster requires FOIL requests to be submitted using a standardized request form that includes mandatory declarations and a signature line. While Webster provides clear alternative submission methods (email and mail) and identifies

→This post is part of the Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit. View hub TL;DR The Town of Brighton provides clear FOIL guidance, timelines, fee information, appeal rights, and publishes a subject matter list. However, Brighton conditions FOIL submission on completion of a mandatory online form that requires extensive personal

→ 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. (July 2026): updated minor formatting and removed list of next steps that have now been completed What happens when a Deaf motorist calls for help and the police

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