There are close to 1,300 Town and Village Courts (collectively known as the Justice Courts) located in most of New York State’s town and villages, none are located in New York City. Town and Village Courts hear actions seeking monetary awards up to $3,000 and small claims proceedings for awards up to $3,000. These courts also handle landlord/tenant matters that may result in an eviction as well as a money judgment for back rent that is due. Town and Village Courts are best known for their small claims parts. On the criminal side, these courts are authorized to handle matters involving the prosecution of misdemeanors and violations that are committed within the town's or village's geographic boundaries."City, Town & Village Courts". nycourts.gov. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
Elisha Payne's house (c. 1802) survived the fire and is still located at 35 Payne Street, close to the Colgate Inn. A realtor's web site displays a video tour of the extensively remodeled home."1802 Home of Elisha Payne, Hamilton's Founder". www.realestateshows.com. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
"Matt Malloy". Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
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By the mid-1850s, upstate New York had attained national leadership in hop cultivation, raising over 3 million pounds annually. The major producing counties included Madison County. By the Civil War, nearly 90 percent of the total hop production nationally was raised in New York."The Past, Present, and Yes, Future of the Hops Industry". Upstate Alive Magazine. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
