Port Authority Bus Terminal Entry/Exit (Metropolitan Transit Authority Police)

Dear Jacob Henner:
This message confirms receipt of your FOIL request. Your FOIL request was received in this office on 6/7/2024 and given the reference number R004328-060724 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.
Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Sincerely,

Jacob Henner
We will provide you with an acknowledgment of your FOIL request within 5 business days.

Sincerely,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority To monitor the progress or update this request, please log into the FOIL Records Access Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXTqTXfPIXzkPVC91YEGPIvmSVLJPLT3S-2BaFqgrQdewTiTp6ZZVYv2X4Z0NcbOX4Mjw-3D-3DoXpI_N8isuewKLe4icKJwcazTA8baeHVKU7PcMEsprG1zz1zup3L3JTIO6IWVT0pZJPtjJbIjhdVamLsWEp3qr9WZSixLwncD-2Fb8eAebR-2FjHYBD-2FpCd9h-2FFN2QlMMeGQ34ZF9SyjXqLQB3aiK6RLv26jfdq8k3d8wVLLQUaDYQpBE9LMqCzkGChgGqx0z3oGp-2B5-2Fc0fzIxLVRId0lK6sMPnzqusuSFtiGztt-2FW0MI5JT3XGBG44q5cY3LLGbCWvjL0QdTrx0lRu6LEOlMxG0M0jNlTZBEvWMt3g47Nyvic2GfaWjaij5iSmuwIGylbyrB0wJFKaf5RpwVOQZha7PLwWoFjchFyX9r9rDo678hv6SFCNYtB5SReXg2GkMc3SdQG-2Fyf)

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RE: FOIL Records Request of June 07, 2024, Reference # R004328-060724
Dear Jacob Henner,
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a FOIL request from you on June 07, 2024. You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.
Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Sincerely,

Jacob Henner"
We are writing to acknowledge receipt of the above referenced FOIL request. This is to advise you that we are in the process of reviewing our files for the records you requested and anticipate being able to furnish you with your response within sixty (60) business days. Access to any record requested will be determined in accordance with the Public Officers Law.
Please be advised that pursuant to the NY Public Officers Law there is a copying charge of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per page provided in response to an appropriate FOIL request.
Sincerely,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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RE: FOIL Records Request of June 07, 2024, Reference # R004328-060724
Dear Jacob Henner,
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a FOIL request from you on June 07, 2024. You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.
Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Sincerely,

Jacob Henner"
Kindly be advised that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in the process of responding to your FOIL request. This involves locating a requested document and, if located, reviewing the document for responsiveness, legal privileges and/or applicable FOIL exemptions under the Public Officers Law.
Accordingly, your FOIL request requires an additional thirty (30) business days to respond. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Good morning,

FOIL request must be submitted online at new.mta.info.

Thank you,
PO Cherry
MTAPD Records Section

420 Lexington Ave, Suite 425 4th FL

New York, NY 10170

MTAPD-Records@mtapd.org<mailto:MTAPD-Records@mtapd.org>

Officer PO Y. Vasquez-Gonzalez 212-878-1101

Officer PO S. Cherry 212-878-1164

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RE: FOIL Records Request of June 07, 2024, Reference # R004328-060724
Dear Jacob Henner,
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a FOIL request from you on June 07, 2024. You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.
Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Sincerely,

Jacob Henner"
Kindly be advised that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in the process of responding to your FOIL request. This involves locating a requested document and, if located, reviewing the document for responsiveness, legal privileges and/or applicable FOIL exemptions under the Public Officers Law.
Accordingly, your FOIL request requires an additional thirty (30) business days to respond. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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RE: FOIL Records Request of June 07, 2024, Reference # R004328-060724
Dear Jacob Henner,
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a FOIL request from you on June 07, 2024. You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.
Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Sincerely,

Jacob Henner"
Kindly be advised that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in the process of responding to your FOIL request. This involves locating a requested document and, if located, reviewing the document for responsiveness, legal privileges and/or applicable FOIL exemptions under the Public Officers Law.
Accordingly, your FOIL request requires an additional thirty (30) business days to respond. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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RE: FOIL Records Request of June 07, 2024, Reference # R004328-060724
Dear Jacob Henner,
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a FOIL request from you on June 07, 2024. You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level.
Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.
Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Sincerely,

Jacob Henner"
Kindly be advised that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in the process of responding to your FOIL request. This involves locating a requested document and, if located, reviewing the document for responsiveness, legal privileges and/or applicable FOIL exemptions under the Public Officers Law.
Accordingly, your FOIL request requires an additional thirty (30) business days to respond. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Dear Jacob Henner: This is in reference to your Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL) request. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is diligently working on reviewing responsive documents with respect to privilege and other statutory exemptions that involve procedures such as those outlined in Public Officer Law (POL) § 89(5), that states portions of contract records are to be redacted under Public Officers Law § 87(2)(d), which states in relevant part that “an agency may deny access to records or portions thereof that: …  are trade secrets or are submitted to an agency by a commercial enterprise or derived from information obtained from a commercial enterprise and which if disclosed would cause substantial injury to the competitive position of the subject enterprise.

We are looking forward to being able to respond to you in about thirty-five (35) business days.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Sincerely,
MTA

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Dear Jacob Henner: This is in reference to your Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL) request for copies of documents. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is diligently working to produce responsive documents to your request; we are currently reviewing responsive documents with respect to privilege and other statutory exemptions and anticipate being able to provide a response to you in approximately thirty (30) business days.  We express our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. Sincerely, MTA FOIL Unit.

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Dear Jacob Henner, Please see the below response to your June 7, 2024 FOIL request: Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning the use of barrier devices (e.g. gates, chains, ropes, fencing, or similar) within the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or the 42nd Street Subway station complex. The records responsive to this item of your request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to N.Y. Public Officers Law §89 (2)(f), and POL §89 (2)(i), because “if disclosed could endanger the life and safety of any person” and POL §89 (2)(i) that, if disclosed, would jeopardize the capacity of an agency or an entity that has shared information with an agency to guarantee the security of its information technology assets, such assets encompassing both electronic information systems and infrastructures. Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, and/or guidelines concerning limiting access between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry (e.g. the use of door locks or barrier devices), including at the street-level and at the Subway-level. The records responsive to this item of your request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to N.Y. Public Officers Law §89 (2)(f), and POL §89 (2)(i), because “if disclosed could endanger the life and safety of any person” and POL §89 (2)(i) that, if disclosed, would jeopardize the capacity of an agency or an entity that has shared information with an agency to guarantee the security of its information technology assets, such assets encompassing both electronic information systems and infrastructures. Any policies, procedures, protocols, memos, directives, guidelines, schedules, maintenance records, and/or work orders concerning the maintenance of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors. The records responsive to this item of your request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to N.Y. Public Officers Law §89 (2)(f), and POL §89 (2)(i), because “if disclosed could endanger the life and safety of any person” and POL §89 (2)(i) that, if disclosed, would jeopardize the capacity of an agency or an entity that has shared information with an agency to guarantee the security of its information technology assets, such assets encompassing both electronic information systems and infrastructures. Within the last 5 years: Any invoices, contracts, statements of work and/or reports concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of doors between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and its points of entry, including street-level doors and Subway-level doors. Responsive records are available for your review in the FOIL Records Access Center. If you wish to file an appeal regarding this determination, you may do so within thirty (30) days from this correspondence by sending a written appeal by mail to: Lisette Camilo, Chief Administrative Officer, MTA Headquarters, 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004.  (Using a tracking service or certified mail is suggested.) Be sure to indicate the FOIL Request Number associated with your FOIL request, and also include: a copy of the original request for records, and a copy of the FOIL determination letter you received. This completes the MTA’s response to your FOIL request. Sincerely, MTA FOIL