FOIA Request to College of Staten Island CUNY regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the College of Staten Island CUNY on October 22, 2025. The request seeks access to specific records concerning the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This request is made under the New York Freedom of Information Law, N.Y. Pub. Off. Law sec. 84 et seq., and emphasizes a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The records requested include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website are requested. The request also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requestor is affiliated with Staten Island Reporter and is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. The affiliation supports media companies in their efforts to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
