Citing Matter of Cook v Nassau County Police Dept., 140 AD3d 1059, the Appellate Division noted that the State Legislature, "[in] order to create a clear deterrent to unreasonable delays and denials of access [and thereby] encourage every unit of government to make a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of FOIL", provided for the assessment of an attorney's fee and other litigation costs in FOIL proceedings. [read post]

Citing Matter of Cook v Nassau County Police Dept., 140 AD3d 1059, the Appellate Division noted that the State Legislature, "[in] order to create a clear deterrent to unreasonable delays and denials of access [and thereby] encourage every unit of government to make a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of FOIL", provided for the assessment of an attorney's fee and other litigation costs in FOIL proceedings. [read post]

In his motion respondent relies on recent appellate authority, to wit Matter of Vitti, 202 A.D.2d 917, 609 N.Y.S.2d 686 (3rd Dept.1994) which holds that Family Court Act Article 8 does not authorize imposition of consecutive commitments. [read post]