FOIA Request to Office of Lindenhurst Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
Empire State Today has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of the Lindenhurst Village President. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the village’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request is made under the New York Freedom of Information Law, N.Y. Pub. Off. Law sec. 84 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to facilitate comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. Empire State Today, as a media organization, emphasizes its role in disseminating information to the public and highlights its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its media status.
Additionally, Empire State Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
