FOIA Request to SUNY Geneseo regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to SUNY Geneseo by Finger Lakes Today, a media organization dedicated to local governmental affairs. The request, made under the New York Freedom of Information Law, seeks several pieces of information related to the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Lastly, the request includes a call for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The email highlights the role of Finger Lakes Today in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The sender also mentions an affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Finger Lakes Today has requested that these records be provided in electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
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.
