Records: Evgeny Freidman (1970 - 2021)

Your request FOIL-2021-156-00064 has been successfully submitted to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).
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Request Title: Records: Evgeny Freidman (1970 - 2021)

Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

All records releasable under FOIL that mention or pertain to the late Evgeny Freidman. An attached obituary shall serve as proof Freidman has passed away in 2021; as such, privacy interests are diminished.

The disclosure of records concerning Freidman serves a public purpose of understanding a well-known, influential and infamous public figure. Freidman was credited with inflating the value of New York City taxi medallions before the crash in value in the 2010's and at the time of his death, Freidman was also named as individual delinquent taxpayer who owed the most money to the State of New York ($18,703,439.72).

To assist in the identification of records, please note the following identifying information:

Date of Birth: Nov. 29, 1970
Date of death: Oct. 24, 2021

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,

T. McElwee

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Attached File: Gene_Freidman_Taxi_King_Who_Upended_His_Industry_Dies_at_50_-_The_New_York_Times_3.pdf: Gene_Freidman_Taxi_King_Who_Upended_His_Industry_Dies_at_50_-_The_New_York_Times_3.pdf (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/1839314)


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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-2021-156-00064. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2021-156-00064)

The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2021-156-00064. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2021-156-00064) You can expect a response on or about Friday, March 18, 2022.
Additional Information:
The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) hereby acknowledges receipt of your request received October 27, 2021.

The TLC is currently reviewing your request in accordance with the FOIL statute and you will either be notified of the availability of such records or receive such records in approximately ninety business days.

If you have any questions pertaining to your request, please feel free to call our office at the number below referring to FOIL# 35853.
Thank you,

Melissa Cintrón Hernández
Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC)
Legal Affairs
33 Beaver Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10004
tel: 212-676-1135
email: foil@tlc.nyc.gov

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The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has responded to your FOIL request FOIL-2021-156-00064 with the following note. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2021-156-00064)

Good Morning,

This request is ready, however given the amount of files and their size, we are unable to send it via e-mail or upload it to Open Records. Please provide us with a mailing address where we may send a CD-ROM with the responsive documents. There is no cost associated with this.

Thank you,
Melissa Cintron Hernandez
Please visit FOIL-2021-156-00064 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2021-156-00064)

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has closed your FOIL request FOIL-2021-156-00064 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2021-156-00064)
Your request under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) is denied in part and granted in part for the reasons stated below.
Dear T. Mcelwee,
I am writing in response to your request dated October 27, 2021 in which you requested the above referenced information.
Pursuant to § 87(2) of the New York State Public Officers Law (POL) your request has been partially granted. The requested information has either been partially redacted or withheld pursuant to § 87(2)(b).
A CD-ROM with the information you have requested has been mailed to your address. The tracking number is 7012 2920 0001 2790 2426
You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals Officer: foil@tlc.nyc.gov within 30 days. (mailto:foil@tlc.nyc.gov?subject=FOIL-2021-156-00064%20-%20Appeal)