Reinvent Albany advocates for more open New York State and NYC Government and a stronger Freedom of Information Law.
We are winning more open government, stronger Freedom of Information Law, open data, online fiscal and spending transparency, open meetings, more robust ethics and lobbying disclosure and rules. We helped write the first open data law in the world! Since winning the NYC Open Data Law in 2012, we’ve pushed NYC and NY State to create top notch open data initiatives.

 

 

In the News
Open Government, Freedom of Information

July 3, 2020 With Shroud Lifted, FOIL Remains Default for Accessing Police Disciplinary Records The Daily Gazette
June 14, 2020 COVID-19 Has Been a Challenge for Open Meetings Glens Falls Post-Star
June 13, 2020 Repeal Is Done, but Access to Police Records Will Take Longer Newsday
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From the Blog
Open Government, Freedom of Information

June 10, 2020 Watchdogs Urge Governor to Sign 50-a Repeal Bill Immediately
June 9, 2020 Statement from 7 Leading Civic and Journalism Groups on Legislature’s Repeal of Police Secrecy Law 50-a and Modification of FOIL
June 7, 2020 Govt Accountability Groups Support New 50-A Repeal Bill
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Reports and Policy Briefs
Open Government, Freedom of Information

September 2019 Analysis Shows Huge Challenge for MTA to Spend $55B 2020-24 Capital Plan
April 2019 Steps Forward for MTA FOIL and Open Data
November 2018 FOIL that Works: MTA 2018
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