megna emails

Sam Mellins filed this request with the New York Division of the Budget of New York.
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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:

emails between Robert Megna and email addresses containing "@exec.ny.gov" between March 1, 2023 - April 27, 2023

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 Division of the Budget

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From: Sam Mellins

Hello,

I am appealing the DOB's request for narrowing of my FOIL requests concerning emails from Robert Megna and other top officials at DOB. Requesting emails within a period of several weeks between specific employees of DOB and email addresses containing specific domains is not overly broad -- it is a narrowly tailored request both in time and breadth, and it should be a matter of standard procedure for DOB to comply with these FOIL requests and redact any information that falls outside of the scope of material subject to FOIL.

As required by the Freedom of Information Law, the head or governing body of an agency, or whomever is designated to determine appeals, is required to respond within 10 business days of the receipt of an appeal. If the records are denied on appeal, please explain the reasons for the denial fully in writing as required by law.

In addition, please be advised that the Freedom of Information Law directs that all appeals and the determinations that follow be sent to the Committee on Open Government, Department of State, 41 State Street, Albany, New York 12231.

From: New York Division of the Budget

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From: Sam Mellins

Hello,

In response to the denial of my appeal, I would like to narrow the two requests to emails containing the phrases or words "housing compact," "good cause eviction," "gce," "421-a," "421a," "building trades," "transit-oriented," "growth targets," "growth mandates," "SEQR, " or "builders' remedy"

Thank you,
Sam Mellins

From: New York Division of the Budget

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From: New York Division of the Budget

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From: Sam Mellins

Hello,

I would like to appeal this request and have the denial reconsidered. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sam Mellins
Senior Reporter, New York Focus

From: New York Division of the Budget

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