FOIA Request to Cuny York College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
The NYC Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Cuny York College seeking specific details about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The request was sent on October 22, 2025, and seeks the following information:
1. A current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service.
2. Any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website.
3. Any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The NYC Gazette emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The media organization highlights that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this role, they have requested a fee waiver under their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
