Stephanie St. Clair (AKA Queenie of Harlem Numbers)

The Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) has denied your FOIL request FOIL-2019-860-00049 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2019-860-00049) Your request under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) is being closed because the records are publicly available.
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Request Title: Stephanie St. Clair (AKA "Queenie of Harlem Numbers")
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:All files on or related to Stephanie St. Clair, who was known as "Queenie of Harlem Numbers." Proof of death is not required since St. Clair was born in 1886, well over 100 years ago. During this search, please be sure to look up "Stephanie St. Clair," "Stephanie Saint Clair," and "Queenie of Harlem Numbers," to ensure that all responsive files are found. I initially sent this request to NYPD, but they suggested that I send my request to the NYC Department of Records and Information Services as they are no longer in possession of these records.I am a member of the media and request designation as such. My reporting has been featured in MuckRock News as well as several smaller publications. I am willing to pay any reasonable expenses associated with this request, however, as the purpose of the requested disclosure is in full conformity with the statutory requirements for a waiver of fees, I formally request such a waiver.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Mackenzie Farkus
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