FOIL Request for Information on COVID-19 Tests and Masks Distribution to Schools (New York State Department of Health)
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23-09-211 23-09-281 23-09-211 PARKER_DOH_20230918220253923 |
| Multi Request | FOIL Request for Information on COVID-19 Tests and Masks Distribution to Schools |
| Submitted | Sept. 15, 2023 |
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From: Jackson Parker
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. All communications between the Governor's Office and/or the State Education Department and/or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.
2. Records of all requests submitted by school districts and BOCES for COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.
3. Inventory records detailing the quantities of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks that have been delivered to each BOCES for distribution to school districts, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.
4. Any and all guidelines, memos, or advisories issued by the Governor's Office or the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jackson Parker
From: New York State Department of Health
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FOIL Request for Information on COVID-19 Tests and Masks Distribution to Schools (New York State Department of Health)
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To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:1. All communications between the Governor's Office and/or the State Education Department and/or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.2. Records of all requests submitted by school districts and BOCES for COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.3. Inventory records detailing the quantities of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks that have been delivered to each BOCES for distribution to school districts, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.4. Any and all guidelines, memos, or advisories issued by the Governor's Office or the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Jackson ParkerUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
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Your FOIL request has been forwarded to the organization(s) you selected, and the respective Records Access Officer will contact you directly for further processing of your request. Please allow up to five business days for such communication(s). For your convenience, here is additional contact information:
Department of Health
Corning Tower
Room 2364
Albany, NY 12237-0044
From: New York State Department of Health
Good afternoon -
Please see the attached correspondence regarding your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request.
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PARKER_DOH_20230918220253923.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Kindly see the attached correspondence from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PARKER_DOH_20230918220253923.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #23-09-211.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #23-09-211.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #23-09-211.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #23-09-211.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Kindly see the attached extension letter from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Kindly see the attached extension letter from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Kindly see the attached correspondence from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Kindly see the attached correspondence from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
From: Jackson Parker
Subject: Appeal for FOIL Request Denial - FOIL Request Number: 23-09-211
Dear Mr. Harvey,
I am writing to appeal the denial of access to records under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) concerning my request dated September 15, 2023, regarding the distribution of COVID-19 tests and masks to schools (FOIL Request Number: 23-09-211).
Despite receiving extension notices, the most recent of which estimated a completion date of May 3, 2024, there has been a significant delay without the provision of requested records. This delay undermines the principles of transparency and accountability, especially given the public health implications of the information sought.
Pursuant to New York Public Officers Law §89(4)(a), I am appealing the implicit denial resulting from the failure to provide the requested records within the statutory timeframe. The ongoing delays fail to comply with the timely access envisioned by FOIL, and there has been no justification for such extensive delays that would outweigh the public interest in disclosure.
I kindly request a review of this decision and timely access to the requested records. If this appeal is denied, please provide a written explanation, including the statutory exemptions relied upon for denying access to these records.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.
From: New York State Department of Health
Please see attached.
Thank you.
David Spellman
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 18, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 3, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #23-09-211.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Kindly see the attached correspondence from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
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