New York State: Websites by Topic (A - C)
Websites, services, government agencies, and more in NYS.
Websites
Agriculture
- Farmers' Market Federation of New York
- Farm Service Agency in New York State
- New York Agricultural Statistics Service
- New York Farm Bureau
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Assistance
- Department of Family Assistance
- Division of Veteran Affairs
- "To provide quality service and advocacy for New York State veterans, armed forces members, their dependents and survivors, ensuring they receive benefits granted by law for their service to New York and the nation."
- Food Stamps - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Information from the USDA.
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- "Provides cash to help pay heating bills for low-income individuals and families. For applicants aged 60 and over, it is administered by local offices for the aging."
- MyBenefits.gov
- From the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. "The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere." Includes information on eligibility and applying for food stamps, HEAP, WIC, and several other programs.
- New York State Employee Assistance Program
- "A confidential assessment and referral service for New York State government employees and their family members who need assistance with personal problems or concerns that may be affecting their work performance or overall well being."
- New York State Family Information Services and Assistance Resources
- Main sections include: Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Pay Child Support. Additional topics and services can be found further down their website.
- Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
- "To promote greater self-sufficiency of the State's residents through the efficient delivery of temporary and transitional assistance, disability assistance, and the collection of child support."
- Office of Children and Family Services
- "Foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, child care and referral programs, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions performed by the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH), and coordinates state government response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities."
- Office of Victim Services (OVS) (formerly Crime Victims Compensation Board)
- "The State of New York's commitment to its innocent victims of violent crime began with the creation of the Crime Victims Compensation Board in 1966, now named the Office of Victim Services (OVS). OVS has a three-tiered mission to: provide compensation to innocent victims of crime in a timely, efficient and compassionate manner; fund direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs; and advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent victims of crime."
- New York State Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse
- "The NYS Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse was established within the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services in 1987 and operates pursuant to the NYS Executive Law. Having worked in law enforcement, identification services, training and/or technology prior to assignment to MECC, staff members collectively possess tremendous expertise in the handling of missing child cases and child safety."
- SSI - Social Security Income
- "People in financial need who are age 65 or older or people of any age who are blind or have a disability (including children) may be eligible for monthly cash payments from the federal government. The payments are called Supplemental Security Income (SSI)."
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps)
- "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors."Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps)
- Workers Compensation Board and Disability Benefits
- "Workers' compensation insurance provides weekly cash payments and the cost of full medical treatment, including rehabilitation, for covered employees who become disabled as a result of a disease or injury connected with their employment. It also provides payments for qualified dependents of a worker who dies from a compensable injury or illness."
Arts & Culture
Museums
- American Folk Art Museum
- American Museum of Natural History
- Art Museums in New York
- The Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library
- Guggenheim Museum
- International Center of Photography
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of the City of New York
- Nation Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
- Nation Museum of the American Indian
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
- "The New York State Council on the Arts is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York's citizens."
- New York State Museum
- Whitney Museum of American Art
Organizations
- New York Council for the Humanities
- "Devotes itself to insuring the presence of the humanities in the state's cultural and intellectual life and to guaranteeing the future of the humanities among young people."
- New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
- "The mission of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives. NYFA serves individual artists by offering direct financial assistance, professional development and information and resources to artists and organizations that serve artists; supports arts programs in the community; and builds collaborative relationships with others who advocate for the arts in New York State and throughout the country." Includes classifieds listings, employment opportunies (job search), event listings, podcasts, and more.
- New York State Council on the Arts
- "Provides support for activities of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State and helps to bring artistic programs of high quality to the citizens of the state."
Budget
- New York City Office of Management and Budget
- "Responsible for assisting the Mayor in developing and implementing the City's budget, and for advising the Mayor on policy affecting the City's fiscal stability and the effectiveness of City services."
- New York State Division of the Budget
- Current and past enacted budgets, news, overview of the budget process, financial terminology, school aid budgets, STAR program, capital plan and investor information
Building Codes
State
- New York State Division of Building Standards and Codes (BSC) (formerly Division of Code and Administration)
- Forms, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), Laws and Regulations, Code Development, Technical and Regional Services, Energy Code. Includes link to free online codes.
Local
- Middletown, New York Codes
- The City's Charter. Includes building and construction codes and more. Visit the City of Middletown, NY's website for more information and contacts.
Business & Finance
Chambers of Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, NY
- New York State Chambers of Commerce
- Directory provided by The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Doing Business in NY / Small Business / SBA
- Small Business Statistics
- Includes the annually published New York State Small Business Profile. For earlier State Economic / Small Business Profiles, please see this SBA.gov website.
- Better Business Bureau - New York City
- Doing Business in New York State
- From the NYS Attorney General.
- Empire State Development
- "The mission of Empire State Development (ESD) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance."
- New York State: Business Resources
- Includes: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Business Licenses, Business Permits, Business Taxes, Complaints, Contracting with New York State, Economic Development, Ending a Business, Incorporation, Labor-Management Relations, Lottery Information, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, Not-For-Profit Organizations, Professional Licensing, Rules and Regulations, Small Business Information, Starting a Business, Tax Incentives, Workforce and Employment Information.
- New York State - Corporation and Business Entity Database
- - from the NY Dept. of State. "Includes business and not for profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships, as well as other miscellaneous businesses."
- New York State - Department of Financial Services
- "To reform the regulation of financial services in New York to keep pace with the rapid and dynamic evolution of these industries, to guard against financial crises and to protect consumers and markets from fraud."
- New York State - Department of State's Online Filing System (Formerly OPAL: New York State's Online Permit Assistance and Licensing Website)
- "Please note that effective October 3, 2013 the New York State Department of State's Online Filing System has replaced the Online Permit Assistance and Licensing website OPAL for the filing of basic Certificates of Incorporation and Articles of Organization for business corporations and limited liability companies, respectively."
- New York State - Division of Corporations (NYSDFS)
- Includes information about the Corporation/Business Entity Database, forms, fees, filing services, contact information, and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).
- New York State Economy at a Glance
- From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
- New York State Small Business Development Center (NYSSBDC)
- The SBDC "provides expert management and technical assistance to start-up and existing businesses across the state."
Stock Exchange
Unclaimed Funds in New York State
- Unclaimed Funds
- Includes New York State Teachers' Retirement System, State Comptroller, Recovering Abandoned Property And Unclaimed Assets in NYS.
Census
- New York State Data Center
- "Repository of economic and demographic data."
- New York State QuickFacts
- Statistical topics include: Age and Sex, Businesses, Economy, Education, Families & Living Arrangements, Geography, Health, Housing, Income & Poverty, Population, Population Characteristics, Race and Hispanic Origin, and Transportation. From the U.S. Census.
Consumer Information & Protection
- Attorney General's Office
- "As New York State's Chief Legal Officer, the Attorney General defends and protects the people of New York."
- Better Business Bureau - New York / New York City
- "Dedicated to fostering fair and honest relationships between businesses and consumers, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to an ethical business environment. "
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- "The Consumer Price Index (CPI) , produced monthly by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics through an extensive, nationwide survey of businesses, is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services."
- Consumer Protection Board
- "Conducts consumer investigations, research and analysis, develops consumer education programs and materials, responds to individual complaints by working to settle disputes through voluntary agreements and it represents the interests of consumers before the Public Service Commission (PSC) and other State and Federal agencies."
- "Do Not Call" Program
- "Do Not Call" registration, laws and rules, information for consumers and telemarketers. Includes New York State and Federal information.
- Public Service Commission (PSC)
- "The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State's residential and business consumers, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets that benefit New York consumers through strategic investments, as well as product and service innovations."