FOIA Request to Bronx County regarding contingency fee agreements on December 1, 2025.
Empire State Today has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. The request seeks access to all contingency fee agreements with external attorneys or law firms that were in effect at any time during the last 12 months. 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 media organization highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to the public, emphasizing that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Empire State Today has also requested a fee waiver, citing its status as a media professional involved in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
