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The official home page of the state of New York with a searching function and a subject directory.
Contains both an alphabetical list of state agencies and a subject listing.
Reports, a timeline, facilities committee members and other information on the future of the Albany Public Library.
The Office of the New York State Comptroller's audit of the Albany Water Board finds that "The Board/Authority has not taken adequate steps to address recurring operating deficits, cash flow deficiencies and its accumulated fund deficit."
Official site that includes news, directory of city officials with departmental descriptions, schedules of meetings and agendas, listings of services and recreational facilities for residents, and business and visitor resources .
Official site with an emphasis on local political institutions, downloadable forms and publications, county calendar, links to local services and more .
A large collection of black and white photos of Albany was recently discovered in Albany City Hall. The photos are being restored and a selection can be seen on the Albany County web site. Choose the link under "Buried Treasures" on the right side of the screen.
"Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) program: $5000 in the form of a five-year forgivable loan for down payment and closing costs assistance for faculty and staff of Albany College of Pharmacy Albany Law School Albany Medical Center, College of St. Rose, Sage Colleges, and University of Albany that are purchasing homes within the Midtown Homeownership Zone Phase I boundaries." Includes maps.
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District has launched this new web site with information on parking, living, and doing business in downtown Albany.
A scanned copy of the report prepared for the Office of General Services is available through the New York State Library.
"The audit has found that NYRA routinely disregarded the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Racing Law and in its own purchasing policies. Further, the audit found that neither the procurement policy in place for most of the audit period, nor an alternate set of procedures that NYRA claims to have used in procuring goods and services was adequate to ensure that NYRA purchases were made at the best possible price."
The preliminary audit of SPAC by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Mounted on the Times Union website.
The NYS Office of the Comptroller audits state agencies, public authorities and local governments. Copies of those reports and follow-up reviews are available full-text.
The 2007 Budget Address is webcast in both Windows Media and Real Media formats.
Includes the full text of the executive budget, appropriation bills, school aid budget and agency presentations by section and function. Also a link to the Governor's budget address.
Most recent report of the Fiscal Committees on the Executive Budget .
Features executive budget documents, press releases, a description of the budget process, the full text Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, and archives of documents back to 1999 .
Most recent Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget .
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and Inspector General Jill Konviser-Levine's report "sharply criticizes the New York State Canal Corporation's award of a contract for exclusive rights to develop waterfront properties."
The Draft Preservation and Management Plan for the Erie Canal looks at ways to promote interest in the canal.
Includes maps, notices to mariners, information on tolls, passes, and permits, and a FAQ.
An alphabetical list of contact information for state agencies.
The State of New York Commission of Investigation has issued this report on gang activity which finds that "that gangs have become widespread and mobile."
This multimedia site allows one to view the text of the speech, see fact sheets, and video of the speech.
Use this tool to identify area of crime on a map of the city.
A webcast of the Governor's speech, powerpoint slides, and links to other budget information are available.
"...allows you to easily access statewide government information that until now has been scattered and difficult to retrieve."
"The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) identifies transportation planning and programming activities that are to be undertaken in the Capital District during the upcoming two years (4/1/08 through 3/31/10)."
This report by the Center for an Urban Future and the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy finds that the working poor makes up 1 in 4 families in New York State.
"There are 554 villages in New York State. This report provides an overview of their finances, including data just released for village fiscal years ending in 2004, as well as a summary of demographic trends and other pertinent issues."
Provides information on small business, hightech business, filmmaking, and travel and tourism in NYS.
Includes the Great Irish Famine Curriculum. May require Adobe Acrobat reader.
The final report of the New York State Commission on Education Reform available through the New York State Library.
Established by Executive Order in May 2007, the Commission has issued their preliminary report analyzing higher education in New York State with a particular emphasis on SUNY and CUNY.
As required by the NYS SAVE Act this report provides data by school disctrict on school violence.
Search by district name or BEDS code for fiscal reports, building aid and school aid estimates.
Using data submitted by local school administrators, the Education Department compiles school report cards for elementary, middle, and secondary schools.
Information on public, private and alternative schools in New York.
Updated every three years, the Open Space Conservation Plan proposes locations around the state which should be protected as open space.
A wealth of information from the Adirondack Park Agency. Includes sections on geology, wildlife, maps, and rules and regulations governing the park.
"On March 10, 2005, EPA issued the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), a rule that will achieve the largest reduction in air pollution in more than a decade." This page also includes information on the Clean Air Mercury Rule. Both of these rules have the potential to directly impact the Adirondack Park.
This DEC site provides summary and map information on chronic wasting disease and New York State's cervid (members of the deer family) population.
The official EPA site on PCBs in the Hudson River contains information on community meetings, facility sitings, a FAQ, maps, and photos.
State agencies and private organizations contributed to this searchable database of the plants of New York State.
This document is the result of a one year study on open space and sprawl conducted by the Center for Policy Research at the State University of New York at Albany on behalf of the Open Space Institute.
Prepared for the DEC, this report looks at the current state of swimming in the Hudson River and makes recommendations for the future.
A monthly bibliography of documents received by the New York State Library. Entries include the NYDoCs number and indicate if the item was distributed to depository libraries.
Most recent edition including ongoing updates [Available in the University Library and Dewey Graduate Library. Staff at the Reference Desk will assist you in accessing the site.].
Biographical and current awareness information about the Governor.
Search for cancer incidence by zip code.
Use this site to find information about hospitals in New York State, and the quality of care they provide.
"The Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century issued a set of sweeping recommendations to restructure the hospital and nursing home systems in New York State and reduce excess capacity that plagues these industries."
Search for health inspections by restaurant name or location. For food services on campus search by name (e.g. Colonial Quad, or Patroon Room).
This page contains a frequently asked questions section and a link to the fact sheet at the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
"This Action Plan seeks to provide the Justice Courts with more of the resources and support they need to meet their heavy responsibilities."
Webcasts and .pdf files of the State of the Judiciary address from 2002 through current.
Details on the dollars spend using Senate member funds.
Details on the dollars spent using Assembly member funds.
Searching by bill number or keyword retrieves the full text of the bill, the voting record, a calendar of actions and the memo.
From the New York State Library .
Full text of bills, statutes, and regulations for all the states.
Selected Assembly Reports are available here. They may require Adobe Acrobat reader.
The consolidated laws of NYS.
The "Brennan Report" takes a critical look at the current legislative process.
Search for information on bills, veto and approval messages, senate and assembly calendars, and committee agendas.
Selected Senate Reports are available here. They may require Adobe Acrobat reader.
The Commission has issued a 2005 report on lobbying in New York State
Search regulations or proposed regulations by keyword or citation.
Available full text online beginning with June 25, 2003. This weekly publication announces proposed amendments to state agency rules and provides the community with an opportunity to comment. Also available in paper copy at the Dewey Library Law Collection: KFN 5036 N48.
The administrative rules and regulations adopted by the state agencies and filed with the New York Secretary of State, commonly referred to as the NYCRR. Access to the NYCRR is through Westlaw Campus > Law tab > Statutes & Regulations, State Administrative Codes > Select New York. Place terms in search box.
Fact sheets and other information on rule making.
Includes information on the World Trade Center Memorial "Reflecting Absence."
An exhibit from the New York State Museum.
The Capital District Regional Planning Commission has prepared socio-economic fact sheets for each minor civil division and county in the Capital District. Data includes educational attainment, income, housing, government revenue and income, etc.
Use maps and drop down menus to look at indicators on crime, economics, education, families, and health by county or state.
The State Data Center partners with the Census Bureau to make census data available locally. It serves as New York’s primary repository of economic and demographic data.
Online version of the print publication of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government in cooperation with the Office of the Governor and the NYS Division of the Budget; data available in PDF format and .wk1 spreadsheet format .
This .com site gets much of its information from federal statistical sources.
The New York State Thruway Authority has been studying the Thruway between interchanges 21A (Berkshire Connector) and 25A (Schenectady, I-88) looking at needs for the next 20 years. The executive summary, maps, and a summary of comments and responses are available on the web.
"Major safety issues discussed in this report include stability standards and procedures for passenger vessels; New York State's use of manufacturer's capacity plates to determine public vessel passenger loading; and regulation of New York State's public vessels."
The New York State Advisory Panel on Transportation Policy held a series of hearings throughout NYS and concluded that "trouble lies ahead for transportation without bold leadership and substantial new investments of tens of billions of dollars in just the next five years alone."