I thought I would ask before I mailed away for a birth cerificate. My ancestor Angeline Aubin was born in Haverstraw in 1883.I have heard it is better to write to the town clerk. How long does this take ? What information is on a NY birth certificate ? Most of my research has been in NJ. where you learn the address , mother's maiden name , parents ages and occupation and how many other children (on a good one) . Figure I'd ask before spending $11. Mahalo , Kevin