N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 6150.10
If the records access officer determines that an application to inspect and/or copy records pertains to information required to be disclosed under section 6150.3 of this Part and is not otherwise exempt from disclosure under section 6150.4 of this Part, he shall grant the application. If the records access officer determines that an application to inspect and/or copy records pertains to other information not exempt under section 6150.4 of this Part, he shall grant the application unless he determines that to do so would adversely affect the public interest. If the records access officer determines that an application to inspect and/or copy records pertains to information specifically exempt under section 6150.4 of this Part he shall deny such application. In denying an application, the records access officer shall indicate his reason for such denial and shall advise the applicant of his right to appeal such denial to the commissioner.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 6150.10