Freedom of Information Law Notice
Requests to inspect public records at the college should be made in writing to:

Ms. Valerie Kennedy, Esq.
President’s Office, Suite 3009C.
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: 718-270-5000
Fax: 718-270-5126
vkennedy@mec.cuny.edu 

Public records are available for inspection and copying by appointment only on Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Your request must include the following information:

  • A description of the file(s) that contains as much information about the file(s) as possible, such as names, title(s), date(s), and contents
  • The manner in which you would like to receive the requested information, if your request is approved. In addition, please submit the appropriate forwarding information to comply with  your request
  • A contact number and name that will be accessible between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and5: 00 p.m., if additional information is needed to process your request

The CUNY Procedures for Public Access to Public Records Pursuant to Article 6 of the Public Officers Law is available here.

Appeal of the Denial of a FOIL Request
You have a right to appeal a denial of a request for access to records to the CUNY General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs.

New York State Committee on Open Government
General information on the New York State Freedom of Information Law.
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/coog/index.html.