FOIL: Involvement with and Influences from GARE (Office of the Mayor)
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FOIL-2023-002-00206 |
| Multi Request | FOIL: Involvement with and Influences from GARE |
| Submitted | March 19, 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:
I am writing to request records pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (Public Officers Law Article 6) regarding the involvement of the agency with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) or The Local & Regional Government Alliance on Race and Equity and/or an organization by the name "Race Forward" and/or an organization by the name "[the] Center for Social Inclusion" collectively referred to as GARE.
I am requesting access to any and all records, documents, communications, or other materials related to the following:
1. Any contracts or agreements between the agency and GARE or any related organizations.
2. Any training materials or presentations related to racial equity, diversity, or inclusion that the agency has used or received from GARE or any related organizations.
3. Any policies or programs related to racial equity, diversity, or inclusion that have been influenced by GARE or any related organizations.
4. Any reports, data, or other information related to the agency's efforts to promote racial equity or reduce racial disparities among students, faculty, staff, or the community at large, in collaboration with GARE or any related organizations.
5. Any meeting minutes or other records of discussions or decision-making related to the agency's involvement with GARE or any related organizations.
Please include all documents and materials from January 1, 2016, to the present.
If any portion of my request is denied, please provide a written explanation for the denial, citing the specific FOIL exemption(s) that justify the denial.
Please note that your agency/county/city were considered in scope for this FOIL request as your jurisdiction is listed on the website for a GARE organization stating that they work in your offices: https://www.racialequityalliance.org/where-we-work/jurisdictions/
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: Office of the Mayor
Your request FOIL-2023-002-00206 has been successfully submitted to the Mayor's Office (OOM).
The details of your request are shown below.
Request Title: FOIL: Involvement with and Influences from GARE (Office of the Mayor)
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to request records pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (Public Officers Law Article 6) regarding the involvement of the agency with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) or The Local & Regional Government Alliance on Race and Equity and/or an organization by the name "Race Forward" and/or an organization by the name "[the] Center for Social Inclusion" collectively referred to as GARE.
I am requesting access to any and all records, documents, communications, or other materials related to the following:
1. Any contracts or agreements between the agency and GARE or any related organizations.
2. Any training materials or presentations related to racial equity, diversity, or inclusion that the agency has used or received from GARE or any related organizations.
3. Any policies or programs related to racial equity, diversity, or inclusion that have been influenced by GARE or any related organizations.
4. Any reports, data, or other information related to the agency's efforts to promote racial equity or reduce racial disparities among students, faculty, staff, or the community at large, in collaboration with GARE or any related organizations.
5. Any meeting minutes or other records of discussions or decision-making related to the agency's involvement with GARE or any related organizations.
Please include all documents and materials from January 1, 2016, to the present.
If any portion of my request is denied, please provide a written explanation for the denial, citing the specific FOIL exemption(s) that justify the denial.
Please note that your agency/county/city were considered in scope for this FOIL request as your jurisdiction is listed on the website for a GARE organization stating that they work in your offices: https://www.racialequityalliance.org/where-we-work/jurisdictions/
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
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You can view the request and take any necessary action at the following webpage: https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Monday, May 8, 2023.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Additional Information:
Due to the volume of requests that we have received, we are extending the due date on this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Additional Information:
Due to the volume of requests that we have received, we are extending the due date on this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Jackson Parker
Subject: Appeal for FOIL Request No. FOIL-2023-002-00206
Dear FOIL Appeals Officer,
I am writing to appeal the handling of my Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request (FOIL-2023-002-00206), which I submitted to the Office of the Mayor on March 19, 2023. My request sought records related to the involvement of the agency with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), Race Forward, and the Center for Social Inclusion.
The Mayor's Office has extended the time to respond to my request twice, each time citing the volume of requests received as the reason for the delay. While I understand that a high volume of requests can pose challenges, the continual extensions without any substantive update or partial fulfillment of the request appear to be a rolling denial of access to the requested records.
The FOIL statute, Public Officers Law Article 6, requires agencies to grant or deny access to records within twenty business days of the receipt of a request. If an agency needs more than twenty business days to locate and assemble the requested records, it must provide a written explanation and a date certain by which it will respond. Continual extensions without a clear end date or without demonstrating diligent efforts to complete the request undermine the purpose of the FOIL and impede the public's right to access information.
I kindly request that you review the handling of my request and take appropriate measures to expedite the processing and fulfillment of my request. If the volume of potentially responsive records is indeed large, I am open to receiving the records on a rolling basis.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Friday, September 29, 2023.
Additional Information:
Due to the volume of requests that we have received, we are extending the due date on this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
Dear Jackson Parker:
Please see attached correspondence.
Alicia Berenyi
Records Appeals Officer
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has responded to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 with the following file(s). (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) NOTE: You must be logged in to your OpenRecords account to access the file(s). If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so when the link is selected. The file(s) listed below will not be publicly available on the OpenRecords portal.
* 2023-08-04_FOIL_2023-002-00206.pdf: 2023-08-04_FOIL_2023-002-00206.pdf (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/3024634)
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Additional Information:
Due to the volume of requests that we have received, we are extended the due date on this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Additional Information:
Due to the volume of requests that we have received, we are extending the due date on this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) You can expect a response on or about Monday, July 22, 2024.
Additional Information:
Due to the volume of requests that we have received, we are extending the due date on this request.
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has responded to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 with the following file(s). (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206) NOTE: You must be logged in to your OpenRecords account to access the file(s). If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so when the link is selected. The file(s) listed below will not be publicly available on the OpenRecords portal.
* FOIL-2023-002-00206 Response Letter: FOIL-2023-002-00206_Response_Letter.pdf (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/3502679)
Please visit FOIL-2023-002-00206 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
From: Office of the Mayor
The Mayor's Office (OOM) has closed your FOIL request FOIL-2023-002-00206 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-002-00206)
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