The Guild joins New York Records Preservation and Access Coalition (NY-RPAC)

The Guild of One-Name Studies is proud to announce that they have joined the New York Records Preservation and Access Coalition (NY-RPAC).

The Coalition was formed in 2018 by organisations with an interest in protecting access to New York’s records. Ignited by a 2017 Amendment which drastically increased restrictions on access to New York City’s birth and death records, NY-RPAC is actively working to advocate for access to these – and other – important records across the state of New York.

The full text of the amendment can be found HERE and the important issues HERE

Public comments on the amendment are still being accepted and will be until 5:00 pm on April 23, 2018 (please note this is local time).  We encourage members of the genealogical community to specifically address (with examples) the inadequacies of the proposed amendment in providing access to interested parties for researchers as outlined above in their comments.

How to Comment:

1. Online: http://rules.cityofnewyork.us/
2. Email: resolutioncomments@health.nyc.gov
3. Mail: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street, CN 31, Long Island City, NY,  11101-4132
4. Fax: 347-396-6087