If a government document exists, New York State's Freedom of Information Law generally grants the public the right to access it. Because only a small fraction of government documents are released to the public, the FOIL process is one of the most valuable tools at your disposal when engaging with state and local issues.
Certain agencies we regularly interface with have demonstrated an uneven commitment to the spirit and rules of New York State's Freedom of Information Law. By submitting a FOIL, tracking it, and pushing for a full release of documents, you can help us address that. If you are willing to take on one or more FOIL requests, please sign up below and we will be in touch with next steps. If you are unfamiliar with the FOIL process, we will happily train you.
