FOIA NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene)
| Multi Request | FOIA NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
| Submitted | March 27, 2022 |
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Communications
From: Marvin Garvey
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Under the provisions of The New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request detailed records pertaining:
1. New York State Public Health law(s) that requires COVID-19 immunization (starting December 2020 until now) as a condition of employment and/or maintaining an employment in either private and/or public setting such as(but not limited to): hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices, schools, colleges, other institutions of higher learning, transportation, public government offices, police department, fire department, health department, sanitation department, any type of private business (i.e.. restaurant, grocery store, coffee shop) and/or any other business in public and/or private domain serving the public in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS).
2. New York State Public Health law(s) that requires COVID-19 immunization (starting December 2020 until now) as a condition of education and maintaining education in either/or private/public sector (pre-K through college)
3. New York State Public Health law(s) that requires COVID-19 immunization as a condition of attendance of any school/college (pre-K though college) related events such as but not limited to, graduation, prom, ice cream sales, theatre performances, afterschool clubs.
4. Detailed NYS/NYC DOH public hearing records and dates on issues/concerns related to lockdowns, COVID-19 vaccine, masking policies, COVID-19 testing mandates from September 2019 until now
5. List of providers of COVID-19 vaccine to NYS/NYC
6. Lists providers and locations of COVID-19 vaccine clinics, “pop up” tents on either private/public property (listed but not limited to entities under #1) supported/facilitated by NYS/NYC DOH
7. List of providers of Pfizer Comirnaty COVID-19 Vaccine to NYS/NYC
8. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between Pfizer Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine providers and suppliers to NYS/NYC
9. List of all providers of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to NYS/ NYC
10. Copies of all agreements and contracts between all Moderna vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
11. List of all providers of Jensen and/or J&J COVID-19 Vaccine to NYS/NYC
12. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Jensen and/or J&J COVID-19 vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
13. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Jensen and/or J&J COVID-19 vaccine providers and NYS/ NYC
14. List of all current and proposed or future providers of Omicron Vaccine to NYS/NYC
15. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Omicron Vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
16. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Omicron Vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
17. Any reports on adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccine effects made to NYS/NYC DOH (from December 2020 until now) by private individuals, public and public/private entities listed under; but not limited to #1
18. Any reports on deaths as a result of COVID-19 vaccine made to NYS/NYC DOH (from December 2020 until now) made by private individuals, public/private entities listed under; but not limited to #1
19. Detailed records on COVID 19 vaccine logs kept at the NYS/NYC DOH facilities and institutions under NYS/NYC DOH surveillance/care: the vaccine logs should include (but not limited to) appropriate storage and handling when in care of the facility.
20. List of all suppliers of COVID-19 testing kits and at home testing kits to NYS/NYC
21. Any reports on the toxicity of the COVID-19 testing kits and at home testing kits, reported to NYS/NYC DOH by general public and/or other private and public entities such as (but not limited to) facilities and institutions listed under #1
22. COVID-19 testing kits Purchase Agreements and Contacts between all providers and NYS/NYC
23. List of all COVID-19 and Omicron preventive masks suppliers to NYC and Purchase Agreements between the suppliers, federal government, NYS and NYC
24. List of all Covid-19 testing providers/labs in NYS/ NYC
25. Copies of Agreements/Contracts between all COVID-19 testing providers/labs and NYS/NYC
26. Copies of Agreements/Contracts between all COVID-19 testing providers/labs and NYS/NYC
27. List of any and all files, records, papers or documents on all of the above listed issues that are required by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, The Sunshine Act 5 U.S.C. § 552b, New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). By law you are obligated to supply me with this information and make it available for public inspection, viewing and copying.
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,
Marvin Garvey
From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Your request has been emailed to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) because that agency is not yet using
the portal to respond to FOIL requests. The details of your request are shown below.
No further information will be available on the OpenRecords portal regarding this
request.
Request Title: FOIA NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Request Description: Please See attachment for description.
Attached File: MR_126846.docx: MR_126846.docx (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/2104829)
Requester's Contact Information
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Marvin Garvey
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Email:
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Please contact the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) via email at foil@health.nyc.gov
for any further information. (mailto:foil@health.nyc.gov)
From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
There is no attachment to this E-mail. As a matter of security we will NOT open links. Please resubmit your request with your request in your E-mail.
FOIL Administration
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
347-396-6011 (ph.)
347-396-6087 (f)
recordsaccess@health.nyc.gov<mailto:recordsaccess@health.nyc.gov>
From: Marvin Garvey
Dear Records Officer at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
You have stated that "Your request has been emailed to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) because that agency is not yet using
the portal to respond to FOIL requests. The details of your request are shown below. No further information will be available on the Open Records portal regarding this
request."
The information requested via FOIA is public and should be accessible to general public for review.
I am well aware that Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in New York City is using various portals to respond to FOIL requests from private citizens.
Your response is not adequate and not satisfactory.
Please respond to submitted FOIA request via Muckrock Portal.
Sincerely,
Marvin Garvey
From: Marvin Garvey
I hereby appeal the denial of access regarding my request, which was rejected on March 28, 2022, and made on March 28, 2022, and sent to:
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene via Muckrock
The records that were denied include:
1. New York State Public Health law(s) that requires COVID-19 immunization (starting December 2020 until now) as a condition of employment and/or maintaining an employment in either private and/or public setting such as(but not limited to): hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices, schools, colleges, other institutions of higher learning, transportation, public government offices, police department, fire department, health department, sanitation department, any type of private business (i.e.. restaurant, grocery store, coffee shop) and/or any other business in public and/or private domain serving the public in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS).
2. New York State Public Health law(s) that requires COVID-19 immunization (starting December 2020 until now) as a condition of education and maintaining education in either/or private/public sector (pre-K through college)
3. New York State Public Health law(s) that requires COVID-19 immunization as a condition of attendance of any school/college (pre-K though college) related events such as but not limited to, graduation, prom, ice cream sales, theatre performances, afterschool clubs.
4. Detailed NYS/NYC DOH public hearing records and dates on issues/concerns related to lockdowns, COVID-19 vaccine, masking policies, COVID-19 testing mandates from September 2019 until now
5. List of providers of COVID-19 vaccine to NYS/NYC
6. Lists providers and locations of COVID-19 vaccine clinics, “pop up” tents on either private/public property (listed but not limited to entities under #1) supported/facilitated by NYS/NYC DOH
7. List of providers of Pfizer Comirnaty COVID-19 Vaccine to NYS/NYC
8. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between Pfizer Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine providers and suppliers to NYS/NYC
9. List of all providers of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to NYS/ NYC
10. Copies of all agreements and contracts between all Moderna vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
11. List of all providers of Jensen and/or J&J COVID-19 Vaccine to NYS/NYC
12. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Jensen and/or J&J COVID-19 vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
13. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Jensen and/or J&J COVID-19 vaccine providers and NYS/ NYC
14. List of all current and proposed or future providers of Omicron Vaccine to NYS/NYC
15. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Omicron Vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
16. Copies of all Agreements/Contracts between all Omicron Vaccine providers and NYS/NYC
17. Any reports on adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccine effects made to NYS/NYC DOH (from December 2020 until now) by private individuals, public and public/private entities listed under; but not limited to #1
18. Any reports on deaths as a result of COVID-19 vaccine made to NYS/NYC DOH (from December 2020 until now) made by private individuals, public/private entities listed under; but not limited to #1
19. Detailed records on COVID 19 vaccine logs kept at the NYS/NYC DOH facilities and institutions under NYS/NYC DOH surveillance/care: the vaccine logs should include (but not limited to) appropriate storage and handling when in care of the facility.
20. List of all suppliers of COVID-19 testing kits and at home testing kits to NYS/NYC
21. Any reports on the toxicity of the COVID-19 testing kits and at home testing kits, reported to NYS/NYC DOH by general public and/or other private and public entities such as (but not limited to) facilities and institutions listed under #1
22. COVID-19 testing kits Purchase Agreements and Contacts between all providers and NYS/NYC
23. List of all COVID-19 and Omicron preventive masks suppliers to NYC and Purchase Agreements between the suppliers, federal government, NYS and NYC
24. List of all Covid-19 testing providers/labs in NYS/ NYC
25. Copies of Agreements/Contracts between all COVID-19 testing providers/labs and NYS/NYC
26. Copies of Agreements/Contracts between all COVID-19 testing providers/labs and NYS/NYC
27. List of any and all files, records, papers or documents on all of the above listed issues that are required by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, The Sunshine Act 5 U.S.C. § 552b, New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). By law you are obligated to supply me with this information and make it available for public inspection, viewing and copying.
Please be sure to include any documentation regarding significant policy or decision making or significant events, or dealing with legal precedents or significant legal issues, which have a permanent retention period per the Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-01). Additionally, please include documentation containing routine legal, fiscal or administrative information which have a 6-year retention period, along with documentation that has no fiscal, legal or administrative value which have not been deleted by the date this request is received.
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.
Sincerely,
Marvin Garvey
From: Muckrock Staff
Hi,
Please see the following request for records. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
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 March 28, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
FOIL Control #: 2022FR01327
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Law request. It has been assigned the above-noted control number and has been processing. You should receive a response within twenty(20) business days. Please note that as of January 1, 2019, the Department may charge the statutorily allowable fee of 25¢ per page for photocopied pages of FOIL responses.
All inquiries about the status of your request should be made with the control number noted above.
Thank you,
FOIL Administration(sb)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
347-396-6011 (ph.)
347-396-6087 (f)
recordsaccess@health.nyc.gov<mailto:recordsaccess@health.nyc.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 March 28, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Dear Mr. Garvey:
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) partially grants and partially denies your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request with the above-referenced control number. The following publicly available documents are responsive to your request.
* Records on DOHMH public hearings are available on the DOHMH website here:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/hearings-and-notices/public-meetings-archive.page
* Records on NYC contracts for N95 masks can be found here:
https://www.checkbooknyc.com/smart_search/citywide?search_term=N95
Your request does not otherwise reasonably describe the records you seek, as is required by FOIL § 89(3)(a). Without a clear description of the records you seek, we are unable to conduct a search of the agency's records to determine whether we are able to respond to your request.
You may file a written appeal of this partial denial within 30 days of the date of this message. The appeal should be addressed to:
Chari Anhouse, Esquire
Appeals Officer & Associate General Counsel
Email: recordsaccess@health.nyc.gov<mailto:recordsaccess@health.nyc.gov>
The notice of appeal should include the request control number, the date of this denial message, a description of the records that were the subject of the request, the specific legal grounds for your appeal, and the full name and email address of the original requester.
Regards,
Bernadette O'Donnell
Records Access Officer / Agency Attorney
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
42-09 28th St., CN 14-29
Long Island City, NY 11101
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