New York State Information
- New York State home page
The official home page of the state of New York with a searching function and a subject directory.
- New York State Government Information Locator Service
Contains both an alphabetical list of state agencies and a subject listing.
- Albany Public Library - Facilities Planning
Reports, a timeline, facilities committee members and other information on the future of the Albany Public Library.
- Albany Water Board/Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority Financial Condition
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."
- Albany, NY
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 .
- AlbanyCounty.com
Official site with an emphasis on local political institutions, downloadable forms and publications, county calendar, links to local services and more .
- Buried Treasures: All New Archive of Albany Photos from the 1930s & 40S
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.
- City of Albany Details Midtown Homeownership Program
"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.
- Downtown Albany Business Improvement District
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District has launched this new web site with information on parking, living, and doing business in downtown Albany.
- Redevelopment Strategy for the Harriman State Office Building Campus
A scanned copy of the report prepared for the Office of General Services is available through the New York State Library.
- Audit of the New York State Racing Association, Inc. Contrating and Procurement Operations
"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."
- Audit of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Inc.
The preliminary audit of SPAC by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Mounted on the Times Union website.
- Audits - New York State Office of the Comptroller
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.
- 2007 Budget Address
The 2007 Budget Address is webcast in both Windows Media and Real Media formats.
- 2007-2008 Budget
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.
- Green Book
Most recent report of the Fiscal Committees on the Executive Budget .
- New York State Division of the 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 .
- Yellow Book
Most recent Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget .
- A Joint Investigation into the Contract Between the New York State Canal Corporation and Richard A. Hutchens CC, LLC
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."
- Manifest for a 21st Century Canalway
The Draft Preservation and Management Plan for the Erie Canal looks at ways to promote interest in the canal.
- New York State Canals
Includes maps, notices to mariners, information on tolls, passes, and permits, and a FAQ.
- Contact State Agencies
An alphabetical list of contact information for state agencies.
- Combatting Gang Activity in New York State
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."
- 2008 State of the State
This multimedia site allows one to view the text of the speech, see fact sheets, and video of the speech.
- Albany Police Department Crime Mapping
Use this tool to identify area of crime on a map of the city.
- State Agency Spending Reduction Plans
"Approved financial management plans for implementing the 3.35 percent agency spending reduction called for in the 2008-09 Enacted Budget..."
- Open Book New York
"Easy-to-use online search tools identify spending for 113 State agencies and public authorities and display more than 60,000 State contracts. These tools will help you find out how much state government spends on everything from travel and employeesâ salaries to telephones and consultants."
- Project Sunlight
"...allows you to easily access statewide government information that until now has been scattered and difficult to retrieve."
- Between Hope and Hard Times
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.
- Financial Report on Villages
"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."
- New York State Department of Economic Development
Provides information on small business, hightech business, filmmaking, and travel and tourism in NYS.
- Curriculum and Instruction Guides
Includes the Great Irish Famine Curriculum. May require Adobe Acrobat reader.
- Ensuring Children an Opportunity for a Sound Basic Education
The final report of the New York State Commission on Education Reform available through the New York State Library.
- New York State Commission on Higher Education
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.
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act: Report to the Governor and Legislature
As required by the NYS SAVE Act this report provides data by school disctrict on school violence.
- School District Budget Information
Search by district name or BEDS code for fiscal reports, building aid and school aid estimates.
- School Report Cards
Using data submitted by local school administrators, the Education Department compiles school report cards for elementary, middle, and secondary schools.
- Schools in New York
Information on public, private and alternative schools in New York.
- 2006 New York State Open Space Conservation Plan
Updated every three years, the Open Space Conservation Plan proposes locations around the state which should be protected as open space.
- About the Adirondack Park
A wealth of information from the Adirondack Park Agency. Includes sections on geology, wildlife, maps, and rules and regulations governing the park.
- Clean Air Interstate Rule
"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.
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- Current Situation on Chronic Wasting Disease in New York
This DEC site provides summary and map information on chronic wasting disease and New York State's cervid (members of the deer family) population.
- Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site
The official EPA site on PCBs in the Hudson River contains information on community meetings, facility sitings, a FAQ, maps, and photos.
- New York Flora Atlas
State agencies and private organizations contributed to this searchable database of the plants of New York State.
- Open Space for Tomorrow: A Capital District Sprawl and Open Space Action Strategy
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.
- Swimming in the Hudson River Estuary: Feasibilty Report on Potential Sites
Prepared for the DEC, this report looks at the current state of swimming in the Hudson River and makes recommendations for the future.
- Checklist of Official Publications of the State of New York
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.
- New York Red Book
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.].
- Governor's Web Page
Biographical and current awareness information about the Governor.
- Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative
Search for cancer incidence by zip code.
- Hospital Profiles
Use this site to find information about hospitals in New York State, and the quality of care they provide.
- Plan to Stabilize and Strengthen New York's Health Care System
"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."
- Restaurant Inspections - Albany County Department of Health
Search for health inspections by restaurant name or location. For food services on campus search by name (e.g. Colonial Quad, or Patroon Room).
- Avian Influenza
This page contains a frequently asked questions section and a link to the fact sheet at the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- Action Plan for the Justice Courts
"This Action Plan seeks to provide the Justice Courts with more of the resources and support they need to meet their heavy responsibilities."
- State of the Judiciary
Webcasts and .pdf files of the State of the Judiciary address from 2002 through current.
- (Member Items) Community Projects Fund
Details on the dollars spend using Senate member funds.
- (Member Items) Legislative Initiative Reform
Details on the dollars spent using Assembly member funds.
- Bills
Searching by bill number or keyword retrieves the full text of the bill, the voting record, a calendar of actions and the memo.
- The Legislative History of a New York State Law
From the New York State Library .
- LexisNexis State Capital
Full text of bills, statutes, and regulations for all the states.
- New York State Assembly
Selected Assembly Reports are available here. They may require Adobe Acrobat reader.
- New York State Laws
The consolidated laws of NYS.
- The New York State Legislative Process: An Evaluation and Blueprint for Reform
The "Brennan Report" takes a critical look at the current legislative process.
- New York State Legislature
Search for information on bills, veto and approval messages, senate and assembly calendars, and committee agendas.
- New York State Senate
Selected Senate Reports are available here. They may require Adobe Acrobat reader.
- Temporary State Commission on Lobbying
The Commission has issued a 2005 report on lobbying in New York State
- LexisNexis State Capital
Search regulations or proposed regulations by keyword or citation.
- New York State Register
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.
- NYCRR
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.
- Rule Making in NY - Frequently Asked Questions
Fact sheets and other information on rule making.
- Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
Includes information on the World Trade Center Memorial "Reflecting Absence."
- World Trade Center - Rescue Recovery Response
An exhibit from the New York State Museum.
- Community Fact Sheets
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.
- Kids Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse
Use maps and drop down menus to look at indicators on crime, economics, education, families, and health by county or state.
- New York State Data Center
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.
- New York State Statistical Yearbook
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 .
- Statemaster.com
This .com site gets much of its information from federal statistical sources.
- The Albany Corridor Study Report
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.
- Capsizing of New York State-Certified Vessel Ethan Allen, Lake George, New York October 2, 2005
"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."
- Transportation - Trouble Ahead: Findings and Recommendations of the New York State Advisory Panel on Transportation Policy for 2025
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."
- Unified Planning Work Program - Capital District Transportation Committee
"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)."