Useful links and resources on New York’s Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Laws.
The state office that oversees FOIL and the Open Meetings Law. Advisory opinions, guidance, and contacts.
The complete text of FOIL as it stands today.
The complete text of the Open Meetings Law.
Searchable opinions from the Committee on Open Government on how FOIL applies.
Legal resources and hotlines for journalists and the public.
The national network of state open government coalitions. NYCOG is a member.
File, track, and share public records requests online.
Training on digital security and newsgathering.
Guides and research on public records law.
Toolkits on surveillance transparency.
