FOIA Request to Suny College Of Optometry regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
The NYC Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Suny College Of Optometry. The request seeks access to several records concerning the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the requested documents include a current list of board members with details such as full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The NYC Gazette emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
