Hopeline gambling calls
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MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443 |
| Submitted | Oct. 6, 2022 |
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From: Sam Mellins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) Data detailing the number of calls and texts to the NYS HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
2) Data detailing the number of referrals from the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
3) Data detailing the number of intake appointments scheduled through the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
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,
Sam Mellins
From: New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports
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Hopeline gambling calls
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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) Data detailing the number of calls and texts to the NYS HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.2) Data detailing the number of referrals from the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.3) Data detailing the number of intake appointments scheduled through the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.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,Sam MellinsUpload 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:
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From: New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports
Good Day,
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports acknowledges receipt of your FOIL request dated October 7, 2022, seeking:
"1) Data detailing the number of calls and texts to the NYS HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
2) Data detailing the number of referrals from the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
3) Data detailing the number of intake appointments scheduled through the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county."
We are performing a diligent search for the records you requested. We anticipate responding by November 11, 2022. We will notify you in writing when the disclosable materials are available for release, or if additional time is needed. If any documents are located that respond to your request, you will be charged $.25 per page for photocopies. If the response to your request will be provided in another media, we will notify you of any charges.
Thank you,
OASAS Records Access Officer
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 Oct. 7, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443.
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 Oct. 7, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports
Good afternoon,
Apologies on the oversight. I should have issued the extension earlier.
Please be advised that we require additional time to complete our response to your FOIL request dated October 7, 2022, seeking:
"1) Data detailing the number of calls and texts to the NYS HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
2) Data detailing the number of referrals from the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
3) Data detailing the number of intake appointments scheduled through the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county."
We are still in the process of gathering/reviewing potentially responsive records. We expect to respond to your request by December 2, 2022. We will notify you in writing when the disclosable materials are available for release, or if additional time is needed. If any documents are located that respond to your request, you will be charged $.25 per page for photocopies. If the response to your request will be provided in another media, we will notify you of any charges.
Best regards,
OASAS Records Access Officer
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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 Oct. 7, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443.
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 Oct. 7, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports
Good Day,
Apologies. Please be advised that we require additional time to complete our response to your FOIL request October 7, 2022, seeking:
"1) Data detailing the number of calls and texts to the NYS HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
2) Data detailing the number of referrals from the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county.
3) Data detailing the number of intake appointments scheduled through the HOPEline for problem gambling for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, up to the date that this request is completed. If possible, that data should be broken down by county."
We are still in the process of gathering/reviewing potentially responsive records. We expect to respond to your request by January 17, 2023. We will notify you in writing when the disclosable materials are available for release, or if additional time is needed.
Best regards,
OASAS Records Access Officer
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~WRD3359
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 Oct. 7, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443.
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 Oct. 7, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports
Good Afternoon,
We are still in the process of gathering responsive records. We expect to respond to your request by February 14, 2023. We will notify you in writing when the disclosable materials are available for release, or if additional time is needed. If any documents are located that respond to your request, you will be charged $.25 per page for photocopies. If the response to your request will be provided in another media, we will notify you of any charges.
Thank you,
OASAS Records Access Officer
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From: Sam Mellins
Dear Records Access Officer:
This is an appeal of OASAS' determination on 1/20/23, regarding request MELLINS_OASAS_20221007004056443. OASAS has constructively denied my request. The possible return date of 2/14/23 -- more than twenty business days after the request was filed – is unreasonable, given the narrow scope of the request.
Because of this appeal, OASAS is required by law to provide specific reasons within 10 business days explaining why this request cannot be filled, or else, must provide the records sought.
According to the Committee on Open Government, if a government entity acknowledges that a request has been received, but has failed to grant access by the specific date given beyond twenty business days, or if the specific date given is unreasonable, a request may be considered to have been constructively denied (see §89[4][a]). In such a circumstance, the denial may be appealed in accordance with §89(4)(a), which states in relevant part that:
“...any person denied access to a record may within thirty days appeal in writing such denial to the head, chief executive or governing body of the entity, or the person therefore designated by such head, chief executive, or governing body, who shall within ten business days of the receipt of such appeal fully explain in writing to the person requesting the record the reasons for further denial, or provide access to the record sought.”
I, on behalf of New York Focus, am requesting either you fill this FOIL request, or else provide a full explanation as to the reason for the denial, as required by law, of this public record.
Sincerely,
Sam Mellins
Senior Reporter, New York Focus
From: New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports
Good Evening,
Attached please find the response to your FOIL request appeal.
Thank you,
OASAS Records Access Officer
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