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Dear Town of West New York,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Records requested:
Body worn camera footage of all traffic stops performed on 7-30-25
My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.
The maximum authorized cost is $0.
Yours faithfully,
Tony Michael
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
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Tracking #14779
Dear Tony Michael:
The Town of West New York has received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request dated September 14, 2025. The official Records Custodian received
your request on September 15, 2025. As such, the seven (7) business day
deadline to respond to your request is September 24, 2025 from the West
New York Police Department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.h.
Your OPRA request sought access to the following documentation:
(Body worn camera footage of all traffic stops performed on 7-30-25)
In the event that our office requires an extension of time to respond, we
will communicate same to you prior to the date referenced above. If you
have any questions about the handling of this request, please contact us
at (201) 295-5090 and quote the tracking number stated above.
Very truly yours,
Town Clerk’s Office (KB)
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
[1][email address]
Office 201.295.5090
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The Town of West New York (the “Town”) takes great effort to provide
secure, accurate, and complete information at all. However, errors are
made, and we cannot guarantee an error free document. The Town, while
thankful for your understanding, assumes no legal liability for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed herein.
This email and any/all files transmitted with it are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may be
confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution,
copying, or other use of this message or its attachment(s); and any action
taken in reliance of the contents of the information is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately and delete this message.
No employee or agent of the Town is authorized to conclude any binding
agreement on behalf of the Town with another party via email, in person,
or writ without express written confirmation by the Municipal
Administrator or Deputy Municipal Administrator. The Town accepts no
liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any
actions taken on the basis of information provided in this email, unless
that information is subsequently confirmed in writing.
Dear Tony Michael:
Please be advised that Please be advised that our office will be
requesting an extension time for your OPRA Request #14779 due to the West
New York Police Departments scheduled vacations. The extension is until
Friday, September 26, 2025.
Should the documentation become available sooner, we will provide same to
you prior to the date referred above.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this regard.
Very truly yours,
Town Clerk’s Office (KB)
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
[1][email address]
Office 201.295.5090
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The Town of West New York (the “Town”) takes great effort to provide
secure, accurate, and complete information at all. However, errors are
made, and we cannot guarantee an error free document. The Town, while
thankful for your understanding, assumes no legal liability for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed herein.
This email and any/all files transmitted with it are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may be
confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution,
copying, or other use of this message or its attachment(s); and any action
taken in reliance of the contents of the information is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately and delete this message.
No employee or agent of the Town is authorized to conclude any binding
agreement on behalf of the Town with another party via email, in person,
or writ without express written confirmation by the Municipal
Administrator or Deputy Municipal Administrator. The Town accepts no
liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any
actions taken on the basis of information provided in this email, unless
that information is subsequently confirmed in writing.
From: Town Clerk
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2025 11:43 AM
To: Tony Michael <[OPRA #80783 email]>
Cc: ADELINNY PLAZA <[Town of West New York request email]>; Cassandra Bonilla
<[email address]>; Tyara Conil <[email address]>; Town
Clerk <[email address]>
Subject: OPRA Request Tracking #14779 Acknowledgment Receipt
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
[ ]
Tracking #14779
Dear Tony Michael:
The Town of West New York has received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request dated September 14, 2025. The official Records Custodian received
your request on September 15, 2025. As such, the seven (7) business day
deadline to respond to your request is September 24, 2025 from the West
New York Police Department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.h.
Your OPRA request sought access to the following documentation:
(Body worn camera footage of all traffic stops performed on 7-30-25)
In the event that our office requires an extension of time to respond, we
will communicate same to you prior to the date referenced above. If you
have any questions about the handling of this request, please contact us
at (201) 295-5090 and quote the tracking number stated above.
Very truly yours,
Town Clerk’s Office (KB)
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
[7][email address]
Office 201.295.5090
Follow the Town of West New York
on [8]Facebook, [9]Twitter, [10]Instagram & visit our [11]website
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Disclaimer
The Town of West New York (the “Town”) takes great effort to provide
secure, accurate, and complete information at all. However, errors are
made, and we cannot guarantee an error free document. The Town, while
thankful for your understanding, assumes no legal liability for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed herein.
This email and any/all files transmitted with it are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may be
confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution,
copying, or other use of this message or its attachment(s); and any action
taken in reliance of the contents of the information is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately and delete this message.
No employee or agent of the Town is authorized to conclude any binding
agreement on behalf of the Town with another party via email, in person,
or writ without express written confirmation by the Municipal
Administrator or Deputy Municipal Administrator. The Town accepts no
liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any
actions taken on the basis of information provided in this email, unless
that information is subsequently confirmed in writing.
Good Afternoon:
Do we need to make changes to the attached agreements before printing for
signature?
Yours sincerely,
Adelinny Plaza, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
e. [1][Town of West New York request email]
d. 201.295.5092
o. 201.295.5090
f. 201.861.2576
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our [6]website!
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Dear Tony Michael:
With reference to your OPRA Request Tracking #14779, please find below
link’s from the West New York Police Department. Please note that your
access to these link’s will expire on December 8, 2025.
Download link:
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Your request is hereby deemed complete.
Very truly yours,
Town Clerk’s Office (KB)
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
[13][email address]
Office 201.295.5090
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Disclaimer
The Town of West New York (the “Town”) takes great effort to provide
secure, accurate, and complete information at all. However, errors are
made, and we cannot guarantee an error free document. The Town, while
thankful for your understanding, assumes no legal liability for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed herein.
This email and any/all files transmitted with it are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may be
confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution,
copying, or other use of this message or its attachment(s); and any action
taken in reliance of the contents of the information is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately and delete this message.
No employee or agent of the Town is authorized to conclude any binding
agreement on behalf of the Town with another party via email, in person,
or writ without express written confirmation by the Municipal
Administrator or Deputy Municipal Administrator. The Town accepts no
liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any
actions taken on the basis of information provided in this email, unless
that information is subsequently confirmed in writing.
From: Town Clerk <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2025 4:41 PM
To: Tony Michael <[OPRA #80783 email]>
Cc: ADELINNY PLAZA <[Town of West New York request email]>; Cassandra Bonilla
<[email address]>; Tyara Conil <[email address]>; Town
Clerk <[email address]>
Subject: Tracking #14779 (Extension)
Dear Tony Michael:
Please be advised that Please be advised that our office will be
requesting an extension time for your OPRA Request #14779 due to the West
New York Police Departments scheduled vacations. The extension is until
Friday, September 26, 2025.
Should the documentation become available sooner, we will provide same to
you prior to the date referred above.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this regard.
Very truly yours,
Town Clerk’s Office (KB)
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
[19][email address]
Office 201.295.5090
Follow the Town of West New York
on [20]Facebook, [21]Twitter, [22]Instagram & visit our [23]website
Text “Add 3498708” to 51430 for the latest WNY Updates!
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Disclaimer
The Town of West New York (the “Town”) takes great effort to provide
secure, accurate, and complete information at all. However, errors are
made, and we cannot guarantee an error free document. The Town, while
thankful for your understanding, assumes no legal liability for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed herein.
This email and any/all files transmitted with it are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may be
confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution,
copying, or other use of this message or its attachment(s); and any action
taken in reliance of the contents of the information is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately and delete this message.
No employee or agent of the Town is authorized to conclude any binding
agreement on behalf of the Town with another party via email, in person,
or writ without express written confirmation by the Municipal
Administrator or Deputy Municipal Administrator. The Town accepts no
liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any
actions taken on the basis of information provided in this email, unless
that information is subsequently confirmed in writing.
From: Town Clerk
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2025 11:43 AM
To: Tony Michael
<[25][OPRA #80783 email]>
Cc: ADELINNY PLAZA <[26][Town of West New York request email]>; Cassandra Bonilla
<[27][email address]>; Tyara Conil
<[28][email address]>; Town Clerk
<[29][email address]>
Subject: OPRA Request Tracking #14779 Acknowledgment Receipt
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
[ ]
Tracking #14779
Dear Tony Michael:
The Town of West New York has received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request dated September 14, 2025. The official Records Custodian received
your request on September 15, 2025. As such, the seven (7) business day
deadline to respond to your request is September 24, 2025 from the West
New York Police Department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.h.
Your OPRA request sought access to the following documentation:
(Body worn camera footage of all traffic stops performed on 7-30-25)
In the event that our office requires an extension of time to respond, we
will communicate same to you prior to the date referenced above. If you
have any questions about the handling of this request, please contact us
at (201) 295-5090 and quote the tracking number stated above.
Very truly yours,
Town Clerk’s Office (KB)
Town of West New York
428-60^th Street, Room 2
West New York, NJ 07093
[30][email address]
Office 201.295.5090
Follow the Town of West New York
on [31]Facebook, [32]Twitter, [33]Instagram & visit our [34]website
Text “Add 3498708” to 51430 for the latest WNY Updates!
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Disclaimer
The Town of West New York (the “Town”) takes great effort to provide
secure, accurate, and complete information at all. However, errors are
made, and we cannot guarantee an error free document. The Town, while
thankful for your understanding, assumes no legal liability for the
accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed herein.
This email and any/all files transmitted with it are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may be
confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution,
copying, or other use of this message or its attachment(s); and any action
taken in reliance of the contents of the information is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately and delete this message.
No employee or agent of the Town is authorized to conclude any binding
agreement on behalf of the Town with another party via email, in person,
or writ without express written confirmation by the Municipal
Administrator or Deputy Municipal Administrator. The Town accepts no
liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any
actions taken on the basis of information provided in this email, unless
that information is subsequently confirmed in writing.