New York Coalition for Open Government

The New York Coalition for Open Government, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that advocates for timely access to information and meaningful citizen participation in government affairs. The group has been in existence since 2016 when it began as the Buffalo Niagara Coalition for Open Government. NYCOG is comprised of concerned citizens, attorneys, educators, and journalists who value transparency in government and freedom of information. Through advocacy, education and civic engagement, the New York Coalition for Open Government promotes open, transparent government and defends citizens’ right to access information from public institutions at the city, county, and state levels.