Has your family history research involved requesting vital records from the state of New York? If so, you may not be surprised by yesterday's news story:

The New York State Office of Vital Records, responsible for handling genealogy requests, is facing a significant backlog, with 10,831 requests currently pending as of November 18. This backlog has resulted in a substantial delay for those seeking birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.

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