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Category: Open Meetings Law

  • 30+ Groups Support Bill to Improve Open Meetings Law

    30+ Groups Support Bill to Improve Open Meetings Law

    May 28, 2024

    Noel Hidalgo

    Our groups support this bill to encourage public participation in open meetings and make attendance easier for officials. COVID-19 showed remote meetings benefit many, including the disabled and parents. The bill mandates hybrid meetings, reduces quorum requirements for community boards, and ensures transparency in public notices. We urge its passage.

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  • Open Meetings Law Recommendations for 2024 Legislative Session

    Open Meetings Law Recommendations for 2024 Legislative Session

    Dec 1, 2023

    Noel Hidalgo

    Our groups have eight recommendations for how the state can amend the Open Meetings Law in 2024 to require hybrid meetings and close loopholes.

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  • Transparency and Disability Groups Urge NY Leaders to Require Remote/In-Person Public Meetings

    Transparency and Disability Groups Urge NY Leaders to Require Remote/In-Person Public Meetings

    Mar 17, 2022

    Noel Hidalgo

    Transparency, Press and Disability Groups Urge State Leaders to Require “Hybrid” Remote/In-Person Public Meetings During Sunshine Week, […]

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BetaNYC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization via The Fund for the City of New York’s partner project program.

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