New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Buffalo News, Inc., Respondent v. Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation, Appellant
December 6, 199484 N.Y.2d 488
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDC) is an "agency" within the meaning of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and therefore must disclose the requested financial records to the Buffalo News.