Legal Opinion

New York University v. Whalen

New York Court of Appeals

Decided December 6, 1978PublishedCited by 70 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.

It is the policy of this State as expressed in its "Open Meetings Law” (Public Officers Law, §§ 95-106) that "public business be performed in an open and public manner and that the citizens of this state be fully aware of and able to observe the performance of public officials and attend and listen to the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy.” (§ 95.) In furtherance of this objective of public accountability, courts are empowered, in their discretion and upon good…

2Cited by70 opinions

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