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New York

Snapshot · 2026-10-12

4,704

reported license-plate cameras in New York (#7 of 51)

Local decisions tracked

9

entries in the DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker tracker (retrieved 2026-10-11)

City files

14

New York places with a city page

Trend: our daily history for New York starts 2026-10-12. A chart appears after the second daily snapshot.

New York ALPR law

NCSL's state survey identified no ALPR-specific statute for New York. Public-records law still applies: see the Reporters Committee Open Government Guide.

NCSL, Automated License Plate Readers: State Statutes, updated September 28, 2026. Not legal advice; read the statute.

Local decisions in New York

  • Aug 2026 · CAMERAS REMOVED

    North Tonawanda, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: North Tonawanda is removing its last remaining Flock ALPR camera.

  • Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Auburn, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Auburn City Council voted unanimously Aug. 20, 2026 to terminate a four-year, about $120,000 Flock contract. WRVO and FingerLakes1 reported the resolution requires a 30-day written notice, after which city departments must stop using the cameras and databases. Council also directed staff to write an ALPR policy before

  • Jul 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Syracuse, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Syracuse, NY terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 13 cameras. Cited reasons: Data-sharing controversies; Public backlash; Vendor swap (Axon).

  • Apr 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Tompkins County, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Tompkins County, NY ended the county’s contract with Flock Safety after months of organized pushback from activists and community members.

  • Mar 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Ithaca, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Ithica Common Council ended the city’s contract with Flock Safety due to privacy concerns.

  • Mar 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Saranac Lake, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Saranac Lake, NY canceled its contract with Flock following public outcry and concerns over privacy.

  • Dec 2025 · PROPOSAL REJECTED

    Poestenkill, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Poestenkill rejected the sheriff's office proposal for license plate readers at Town Hall.

  • Aug 2025 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Scarsdale, NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: The Village of Scarsdale terminated its contract with Flock Safety after over 450 community members signed a petition, expressing concerns over privacy and the system's data sharing practices.

  • Jan 1970 · CONTRACT CANCELED

    Saranac Lake (Village), NY. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Saranac Lake (Village), NY terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Privacy concerns; Community opposition.

City files in New York

Act in New York

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