In re Lascaris

In this application, the petitioner seeks a determination that section 372 of the Social Services Law does not apply to records in child neglect cases kept by the Onondaga County Department of Social Services, or (b) a determination that the court has the discretion to permit disclosure of records of Family Court proceedings incidentally kept by the department to the public and specifically, a newspaper.

Section 372 provides that those having powers or duties relating to neglected children shall keep certain records with reference to them, including any further disposition or change in care,…