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Legal Affairs and Labor Relations

FOIL

York College provides access to public records in accordance with the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). Requests can be submitted through CUNY’s Online Portal or by other designated methods. These procedures ensure transparency and public access to institutional records, while adhering to legal guidelines for privacy and disclosure, promoting accountability across the college’s operations.

FOIL Request Procedures

Information regarding access to public records under the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) may be requested from York College’s Records Officer, Russell Platzek, Esq.

Requests can best be submitted via CUNY’S Online Portal

Alternatively, requests may also be submitted by:

  • Email at: rplatzek@york.cuny.edu  (Please indicate in the subject tab that this is a FOIL request.)
  • Mail at: York College
    The City University of New York
    94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
    Room 2H05
    Jamaica, NY 11451

New York State Committee on Open Government

The NYS Committee on Open Government oversees and advises the government, public, and news media on Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws.