documents relating to the court-ordered unsealing of adoptee birth certificates
| Tracking # |
19-09-053 |
| Submitted | Sept. 4, 2019 |
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Communications
From: Christopher Philippo
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
documents relating to the court-ordered unsealing, issuance, release, or divulgence of adoptee birth certificates (it is of course perfectly fine to redact all personally identifying information regarding the adoptees and their parents). This would include, but not be limited to:
• Copies of such court orders received by NYSDOH
• Letters sent to adoptees informing them of the unsealing and release of their birth certificates
• All policies, procedures, guidelines, reports, and memos relating to the court-ordered unsealing of adoptees’ birth certificates
The time frame for my request is September 1, 1936, to the present.
If my request is too broad or does not reasonably describe the records, please contact me via email so that I may clarify my request, and when appropriate inform me of the manner in which records are filed, retrieved or generated.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Philippo
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Please see the attached concerning your FOIL request.
Thank you,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
2364 Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
P (518) 474-8734 | F (518) 486-9144
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 4, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York State Department of Health
Dear Mr. Philippo –
Thank you for your e-mail.
The Records Access Office acknowledged receipt of your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request by letter dated September 5, 2019, a copy of which is attached. Please note your FOIL request was assigned a number - #19-09-053.
As stated in the letter, a determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached in approximately 20 business days; we will notify you in writing if additional time is needed. Accordingly, the next communication you will receive from us regarding your FOIL request will be on or before October 3, 2019.
Very truly yours –
Rosemarie Hewig, Esq.
Associate Counsel / Records Access Officer
NYS Department of Health
Division of Legal Affairs
Corning Tower, Room 2354
Albany NY 12237-0026
Phone: 518-474-8734
[state]
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Attached you will find the NYS Department of Health's Extension letter for the above referenced matter.
Thank you
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon,
Attached you will find the NYS Department of Health's Extension letter for the above referenced matter.
Thank you
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon:
Please find attached correspondence from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
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Ext Letter 1.9.2020
From: New York State Department of Health
Good Afternoon:
Kindly see the attached correspondence and records from the New York State Department of Health in regards to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Regards,
Records Access Office
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower, Rm 2364
Albany, NY 12237
P: (518) 474-8734
F: (518) 486-9144
Email: foil@health.ny.gov<mailto:foil@health.ny.gov>
