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

Crime Victims Board

"Funds local organizations that specialize in finding victims of crime the help that they need."

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

From the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).

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

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 Division of Veterans' Affairs

Directories of services, organizations, telephone numbers and other information for veterans.

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

Sections include: A Place For Kids, Adoption, Aging, Birth, Child Care, Child Support and Custody, Death, Disability Issues, Divorce, Early Childhood, Family History / Genealogy, Family Planning, Family Support Services, Marriage, Safety, Temporary Assistance, Volunteering / Community Service (FAMILY).

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."

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)."

Workers Compensation Board

"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."

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 Arts

"Cultural Destinations Directory."

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

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."

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

New York State Division of Code and Administration

Forms, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), Laws and Regulations, Code Development, Technical and Regional Services, Energy Code.

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.

Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, NY

New York State Chambers of Commerce

Directory provided by The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Better Business Bureau of New York

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 Division of Corporations

Includes information about the Corporation/Business Entity Database, forms, fees, filing services, contact information, and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Doing Business in New York State - from the NYS Attorney General

Empire State Development

New York State Government: 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 Small Business Development Center

OPAL: New York State's Online Permit Assistance and Licensing Website

"If you want to start a new business or expand your current business, this site will help you find the New York State business permits you may need."

Office of the State Comptroller

Nasdaq

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Unclaimed Funds

Includes New York State Teachers' Retirement System, State Comptroller, Recovering Abandoned Property And Unclaimed Assets in NYS.

New York State Data Center

"Repository of economic and demographic data."

New York State QuickFacts

Frequently sought statistics. See also the New York QuickLinks section for more statistics

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 of New York

"Dedicated to fostering fair and honest relationships between businesses and consumers, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to an ethical business environment. "

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

"The Department of Public Service has a broad mandate to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to reliable and low-cost utility services. The Department is the staff arm of the Public Service Commission. The Commission regulates the state's electric, gas, steam, telecommunications,and water utilities. The Commission also oversees the cable industry."

ADA Home Page: Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

Includes policies and related enforcement information, laws, specialized consumer topics (Guide to Disability Rights Laws, ADA Questions and Answers, ADA Designated Investigative Agencies, ADA Mediation Program), and more. Provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (CQCAPD)

"CQCAPD is an independent, New York State government agency charged with improving the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities and protecting their rights by: promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life; ensuring programmatic and fiscal accountability in the State's mental hygiene system; providing individual and systemic investigative and advocacy services; advancing the availability and use of assistive technology for persons with disabilities; and, offering impartial and informed advice, training and recommendations on disability issues." Sections include: Program Information, Oversight & Accountability Data, Program Reviews, Advocacy Programs, Disability Rights/Laws, Outreach & Training, Surrogate Consent, Assistive Technology/TRAID, Resources, Publications/Videos/Webcasts, Where to Find Help, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), How to Submit a Complaint, Forms, FOIL Request.

Disability FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Laws, Guidelines, and Services

"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supports a variety of service and advocacy programs for persons with disabilities as a part of a government-wide approach."

The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

"The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is a Federally-funded New York State Agency working under the direction of the Governor's Office. The DDPC is responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of services and supports to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families. The Council focuses on community involvement, employment, recreation and housing issues faced by New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families."

New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

"New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and its associated voluntary agencies offer many services to consumers and their families."

New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)

Information on mental health in New York State as well as cognitive and psychiatric disabilities and related services, programs, and organizations. "The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State, and also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 2,500 programs, which are operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. These programs include various inpatient and outpatient programs, emergency, community support, residential and family care programs."

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Disabilities

Sections include: The Basics, Living with Disabilities (Assistive Technologies, at Home / School / Work, Complications and Related Concerns, Financial and Insurance Issues, and more), Local Information (New York), Organizations, Research / Advocacy, and Statistics. Also offers information on specific disability topics such as Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Impairments and Deafness, Special Needs in Children, and Visual Impairments.

Disability and Health in New York State

Sections include: Information on Disability Benefits, On the Job Injuries, Disability Data and Statistics, Fit for Life, A Parent's Guide for Children with Special Needs, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Care at Home: A Handbook for Parents. Provided by the New York State Department of Health.

Workers with Disabilities Program

"The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities consist of two specialized programs. These programs are coordinated efforts to place individuals with disabilities in entry-level State jobs. No initial written or oral examinations are required for appointment. You must however, submit a formal application and a medical evaluation may be necessary for program certification." From New York State Department of Civil Service.

New York State Education Department: Board of Regents

New York State Regents Exams

Past Regents Exams, including English Language Arts, Languages Other Than English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.

See also the Test Preparation section of our Ready Reference guide.

BOCES

Boards of Cooperative Educational Services. From the New York State Education Department.

City University of New York (CUNY)

State University of New York (SUNY)

New York State GED Testing Office

General Educational Development. Includes updates concerning GED exams, testing centers, and test schedules. See also Orange-Ulster BOCES Obtain Your GED page and the Test Preparation section of our Ready Reference guide.

Directory of Public and Private Schools in NYS

Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education, New York State Education Department

New York State Education Department Home Page

Information for teachers, students, parents and guardians, and residents of NYS. Includes teaching standards.

New York State Learning Standards, Assessment and Resources in Core Subject Areas

Curriculum standards. Curricula includes: Arts, Career Development and Occupational Studies, English Language Arts, Health, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Languages Other Than English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Social Studies,

Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES), New York State Education Department

Office of Cultural Education, New York State Education Department

Office of Higher Education, New York State Education Department

Office of Special Education, New York State Education Department

Office of the Professions, New York State Education Department

Office of Teaching Initiatives, New York State Education Department

Teacher certification and more information.

New York City Department of Education

Schools, offices, agencies, programs, news, and more.

OneCampusNYC

"OneCampusNYC connects New York City's university students and faculty to City resources and offers up a taste of what it's like to be part of the NYC academic community."

Click here for schools listed in our Local Information guide

New York State Center for School Safety (NYSCSS)

"New York State Center for School Safety is a government coordinating agency and information clearinghouse. We are one of three statewide centers and six regional centers that make up the Student Support Services Network. The Student Support Services Network is supervised by the Student Support Services Program of the New York State Education Department."

School District Web Pages

From Open Directory Project.

2010-2011 Report

2009-2010 Report

2008-2009 Report

2007-2008 Report

2006-2007 Report

2005-2006 Report

2004-2005 Report

2003-2004 Report

2002-2003 Report

2001-2002 Report

2000-2001 Report

1998-1999 Report

Other school district information from the NYS Education Department

Scholarships for Academic Excellence

From the State Education Department.

Student Loans & Financial Aid

From the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).

Student Support Services (SSS)

Regional school improvement and community services.

New York State Teachers Retirement System

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)

"We are dedicated to improving not only our working conditions, but also our professions. We're united in a common commitment to improve the quality of education and healthcare for the people of New York."

Office of Teaching Initiatives

From the New York State Education Department

Office of the Professions

New York City Board of Elections

New York State Board of Elections

New York State Election Law

Voting in New York State

Voter registration information.

Emergency Phone Numbers and Web Links

Telephone and websites directory from the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO).

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

National website

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): New York Office

"Region II: Serving New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands." Sections include: Active Disasters, Flood Information, Hazard Mitigation Planning, Community Action, Declaration Process.

New York Alert (NY-Alert.gov)

"Welcome to the New York State All-Hazards Alert and Notification web-based portal. It is part of New York State's ongoing commitment to provide New Yorkers with information so that they will understand the risks and threats that they may face and know how to respond accordingly. This website contains critical emergency-related information including instructions and recommended protective actions developed in real-time by emergency service personnel. Concurrent with the posting to this website, that same information will be disseminated through various communications systems (e.g. email, cell phones, media outlets) to those who sign up."

New York State Department of Health

News, advisories, and information.

New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission (DPC)

"The responsibilities of the Disaster Preparedness Commission (DPC) include: the preparation of State disaster plans; the direction of State disaster operations and coordinating those with local government operations; and the coordination of federal, State and private recovery efforts."

New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)

"The mission of the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of New York State from threats posed by natural or man-made events."

New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

New York State National Weather Service

Sections include: Severe Weather, Marine Forecasts, Flash Flood Guidance, From New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO).

Orange County, New York Government: Emergency Information

Includes a directory of telephone numbers and related information.

Weather.gov: Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for New York

Issued by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Region II

"Region II: Serving New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and 7 Tribal Nations."

New York Nature Explorer: A Gateway to New York's Biodiversity

"Nature Explorer currently contains information on birds, reptiles, amphibians, rare animals, rare plants, and significant natural communities." From the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation (DEC)

New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

New York State Environmental Protection Resources

Sections include: Ambient Air Quality, Monitoring Animals and Plants, Brownfields Restoration Program, Brownfields and Voluntary Cleanups, Chemical and Petroleum Spills, Climate Change - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Dam Safety Program, Draft All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Policy, Earth Day, Environmental Conservation Officer, Environmental Conservation, Department of Environmental Education, Information for Students, Forest Rangers and Law Enforcement Officers, Freshwater Wetlands, Hazardous Waste Disposal - Household Household Hazardous Waste (Reduce Your Use), Household Hazardous Waste, Hudson River Estuary Benthic Mapper Home, Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program, Information on Recycling Used Electronics, Learning about Recycling, Mercury Management in New York State, NYC Watershed Agreement, NYSDEC Events Calendar, Index Oceans and Estuaries, Petroleum Bulk Storage Tank Testing, Policies and TAGMs for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites, Pollution Prevention, Pressure Treated Lumber, Recycle cell phones, Recycling and Composting Registered Waste Tire Storage Facilities in New York State, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), Voluntary Clean Up Program, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.

Great Outdoors Recreation Pages (GORP) Guide to New York

Travel, outdoor recreation and activities

Outdoor Recreation

"On this website you will find information about: New York's diverse public lands, including locations, facilities, allowed uses, and special rules; Licenses, permits and rules governing outdoor pursuits in New York; DEC campgrounds, ski center, trails and other special facilities; How-to and safety tips, along with outdoor manners and courtesy." Includes information on fishing and hunting licenses.

Carnegie Hall

Lincoln Center

Madison Square Garden

Metropolitan Opera

PollStar

Concert information

Radio City Music Hall

Times Union Center - in Albany, NY

Formerly the Pepsi Arena.

West Point (USMA - U.S. Military Academy)

Events information and performances at Eisenhower Hall.

Educational Television/Public Broadcasting

From the New York State Education Department Office of Educational Television & Public Broadcasting.

Educational Television/Public Broadcasting

Public television, public radio stations, news

Television Network Pages

Television network resources from our Entertainment web guide

Broadway.com

Show descriptions and schedules, ticket information

Broadway, Theatre, and links to other events

from our Entertainment web guide

New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

New York State Fire Departments

New York State Office of Fire Control and Prevention

Orange County, New York Fire Departments

From the Orange County Government, Division of Fire Services.

New York State Counties

Direct links to county government web sites

New York State Association of Counties

"The only statewide municipal association representing the interests of close to 5,000 county officials, including legislators, supervisors, county executives, administrators, commissioners and other county employees. Every county in the state is a member of NYSAC."

Local Government Sites

Government resources local to the Middletown, Walkill, and neighboring areas.

Local Representatives

Representatives local to the Middletown, NY and neighboring areas.

Municipality Web Sites

"Official government web sites for counties, cities, towns, villages in New York State."

New York State Local Government Links

Links to government web sites in towns and counties throughout New York State

New York City Green Book Online

"For nearly a century, the Green Book has kept New Yorkers informed about the agencies, offices, boards, and commissions that keep our dynamic City running."

Mayoral and City Agencies

Alphabetical list of NYC government agencies

NYC.gov

New York City government information center

New York City Council

"The legislative branch of City government."

Attorney General's Office of New York State

Congressmen List

from House.gov

Department of State

New York State Assembly

New York State Congressional Delegation and Senators

Names and links to Congressional and Senatorial websites. From NY.gov.

New York State Government Home Page

Official New York State government information center

New York State Government Telephone Directory

for New York State government agencies

New York State Governor's Home Page

New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics

"The Joint Commission on Public Ethics ("JCOPE") has replaced the former Commission on Public Integrity pursuant to the Public Integrity Reform Act (L. 2011, ch. 399). We are currently in the process of creating a new website to provide you with additional information."

New York State Office of General Services

New York State Office of the Inspector General

"The Inspector General's Office is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that State government, its employees and those who work with the state meet the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and efficiency."

New York State Senate

See also their Citizen's Access to State Government and New York State Topical Index

Open Meeting Webcasts

"This page provides easy access to NYS government open meeting information and corresponding webcasts." Webcasts are broadcasts on the World Wide Web.

SunlightNY.com

This website, provided by New York State's Office of the Attorney General, was designed to "enhance the public's ability to access and review state and local government information."

Child Health Plus

Information on health insurance plan, providers in New York State, and Children's Medicaid.

Department of Health

The New York State Department of Health home page

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

New York Professional Misconduct and Physician Discipline

New York Professional Misconduct and Physician Discipline

New York State Office of Mental Health

New York State Physician Profile

"Profiles for all licensed doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy who are registered to practice medicine in New York State."

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health

"NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased." Bilingual (English y Espanol). Said to contain over 270,000 pages of information.

Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

"New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and its associated voluntary agencies offer many services to consumers and their families."

Patients' Rights in New York State

Patients' rights, proxy health care, funeral costs, euthanasia, bioethics, Do-Not-Resuscitate, more.

Middletown Thrall Library Local History Department

Collection highlights, digitized local history documents, web guides to other local history and genealogical web sites

New York Heritage

"NewYorkHeritage.org is a research portal for students, educators, historians, genealogists, and others who are interested in the Empire State's history."

New York State Archives

New York State Archives Web Resources

Historical records available online from the New York State Archives. Some of the topics include American's Civil War, Erie Canal Time Machine, Legacies Project, New York Agriculture and more. From the NYS Archives.

New York State Historical Association

NYGenWeb: New York Genealogy and History

Historical and Genealogical Resources from our web guide

New York State Office of Homeland Security

"The New York State Office of Homeland Security directs and coordinates a comprehensive counter-terrorism and 'all-hazards' prevention, preparedness, and response strategy to protect the people of New York State."

United States Department of Homeland Security

National website with news and information.

Consumer Fraud and Housing Issues

Contact information for issues between tenants and landlords such as rent overcharges and security deposits. Also includes an online "Real Estate Finance Bureau Complaint Form" for Co-ops, Condos, and Homeowners Associations. From the New York State Attorney General's Office.

New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal

"Responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State."

New York State Housing Finance Agency

New York State Housing Information Resources

Sections include: Affordable Housing, Banking and Financial Services, Building a Home, Buying or Selling Property, Home Safety, Homelessness, Housing for Persons with Disabilities, Housing for the Elderly, Renting, Site Development, Volunteering / Community Service (HOUSING).

New York State Association of Realtors: Real Estate Professionals Page

New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (DLS)

For realtors, real estate licenses and more.

New York State Society of Real Estate Appraisers

"An educational division of the New York State Association of Realtors"

NYHousingSearch.gov

Formerly Affordable Housing Directory.

Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS)

"The Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS), a division within the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, oversees local assessment administration. The division works directly with county and municipal officials to improve the fairness of property assessments."

Office of Rent Administration

"Responsible for regulating rents in approximately 1.2 million privately owned rental units statewide under four laws: the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law, the Local Emergency Tenant Control Act, the Rent Stabilization Law, and the Emergency Tenants Protection Act (ETPA)."

Real Estate Agencies and other resources

From Open Directory Project.

Special Real Estate Transactions and Surplus Real Property Auctions

From New York State Office of General Services (OGS)

State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA)

"The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offers five mortgage programs to assist first-time homebuyers with the purchase of a home in New York State."

Tenant's Rights Guide

A guide for tenants in NY. Published by the New York State Attorney General's Office. This document is in the PDF format: the Adobe Reader is required to view it.

Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: New York

Information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Department of Financial Services - Insurance

"The New York State Department of Financial Services, created by combining the New York State Banking and Insurance Departments aims to modernize regulatory oversight of the financial services industry. The New York State Department of Financial Services was created by transferring the functions of the New York State Banking Department and the New York State Insurance Department into a new department. This tranfer of functions became official on October 3, 2011."

New York State Career and Employment Information

Sections include: Career Choices, Employment Opportunities, Getting a Job, Information for Employers, Labor-Management Relations, Labor-Management Relations (Public Sector), Professional Licensing, Professional Misconduct and Discipline, Retirement, Self-employment, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Workers Compensation, Working for Government in New York State, Workplace Issues, Youth Employment.

New York State Department of Civil Service

New York State Department of Labor

See also these sections at the NYS Dept. of Labor:

New York State Job Exchange (NYSJE)

"New York State Department of Labor and Workforce New York provide the tools to find your next job or another job. Whether it is the New York's Job Exchange, job posting sites or the one-stop system; we provide the assistance for your first and future steps."

Employment Laws and Labor Standards

Includes: Wage and Hour Law, Minimum Wage, Working Papers, Child Labor, Licenses, Permits, and Certifications and Registrations

Unemployment Assistance

Includes: How To File, File a Claim, Claim Weekly Benefits, Check Payment History, Reset PIN, Direct Deposit, Direct Payment Card, Hearing Information.

New York State Employee Resource Information Center

New York State Worker Compensation Board

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

New York State Bill Search

"You can search for current New York State bills by bill number or by keyword."

New York State Division of Human Rights

New York State Constitution

New York State Court of Appeals

Decisions, news, and other information.

New York State Legislature

New York State Laws

From the New York State Legislature website.

New York State Unified Court System

WebCivil Supreme

"WebCivil provides online access to information about cases in Civil Supreme Court in all 62 counties of New York State. You may search for cases by Index Number or the name of the Plaintiff or Defendant, look up cases by Attorney/Firm name, and view Calendars for each court. With our eTrack case tracking service you can receive email updates and appearance reminders for Civil Supreme Court cases. WebCivil is provided as a FREE public service by the New York State Unified Court System."

Local law enforcement web sites

From our Local Information guide

New York State Department of Correctional Services

Includes inmates lookup/search.

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA)

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

"Created as an independent statutory state agency to provide direction to the Governor and the Legislature on statewide domestic violence policy and legislation; to act as an advocate for domestic violence services and victims; to promote and facilitate interagency cooperation among state agencies and interdepartmental cooperation between different levels of government in the state in the delivery and/or funding of services; to promote effective cross-systems' responses to domestic violence through centralized training, technical assistance and policy development and implementation; and to conduct statewide community outreach and public education."

New York State Police

New York State Sex Offenders Registry

Find Your Public Library

Locate public libraries and library systems within NYS. Search engine from the New York State Library.

Library Careers NY

"Exploring this career site will lead you to schools, stories and jobs." From the New York State Library

Library Funding, Laws and Regulations

Statistics, laws, and other information from the New York State Library

New York's Libraries Information Network (NYLINE)

Subscribe to this e-mail list for information on "library developments in New York State, news from the New York Library Association, news from the New York State Library; and networking with your colleagues."

New York Library Association

"The New York Library Association (NYLA) was founded in 1890 to lead in the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning, quality of life, and equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."

New York Public Library

New York State Association of Library Boards

New York State Electronic Doorway Library Services

New York State Library

New York State Library: Division of Library Development

New York State Reading Association

"An affiliate of the International Reading Association comprised of 43 local reading councils having a total membership of over 6,500 educators from across New York State. The organization includes classroom teachers, reading specialists, parents, college educators, and researchers."

Public Library Law in New York State

From the New York Library Association (NYLA). Requires Adobe Reader

School Library Systems Association of New York State

New York State Lottery

Current and past results

New York State - Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

"The New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services plays an important role for consumers, occupational licensees, applicants and the business community in New York State. The Division is responsible for the licensure, registration and/or regulation of the following: real estate brokers and salespersons; barber shops and practitioners; appearance enhancement businesses and practitioners (cosmetology, esthetics, natural hair styling, nail specialty, waxing); private investigators; watch guard or patrol agencies; security guards; security and fire alarm installers; hearing aid dispensers; apartment information vendors; apartment sharing agents; real estate appraisers; notaries public; bedding manufacturers and used bedding sellers; armored car carriers and guards; coin processors; home inspectors; telemarketers; athlete agents and central dispatch facilities."

New York State Government: Licenses and Credentials

Licensing information. Includes: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Credentials, Animal Licensing, Business Licenses, Business Permits, Driver License and Vehicle Registration, Firearm Licenses, Health Care Workers Credentials, Hunting / Fishing / Trapping Licenses, Marriage Licenses, Professional Licensing, Professional Misconduct and Discipline.

Verification Searches

From the New York State Office of Professions. Search by name, license number (within a profession), permits, pharmacy establishments.

New York Newspaper Databases

Albany Times Union, Buffalo News, The New York Times, New York Post, New York Observer, Syracuse Herald American, Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse Post-Standard. Available to members of Thrall.

The New York Times

Free registration is required to access articles

The Times-Herald Record

Local newspaper for Middletown, NY and neighboring areas

New York Public Record.com

"Search New York public records statewide for vital information such as death, birth and marriage certificates with official government websites. Find property information, conduct a business search, verify professional licenses and view other public records available online." Mostly free information with links to NYS government websites and related information. You can also browse by county (e.g. Orange County, NY).

New York State Committee on Open Government: Freedom of Information Law

Text of the law.

New York State Department of Health: Freedom of Information and Access to Department of Health Records

Sections include: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Subject Matter List, How to Make a FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) Request, Why You Might Be Denied Access, How to Appeal When You've Been Denied Access, FOIL Fee Schedules, Personal Privacy Protection.

SeeThroughNY

A database of public contracts, payrolls, pensions, and expenditures designed so that taxpayers "can share, analyze and compare data from counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts and public authorities throughout New York." Sponsored by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research.

Adult Care Facilities

Directory from the New York State Department of Health

Aging Well

"Fitness and wellness programs are available at many senior centers, congregate meal sites and other local sites. Your local office for the aging also has information on medication management, health fairs, flu shots and more."

Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance (HIICAP)

"HIICAP, Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, is the New York State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)."

Medicaid

"A jointly-funded, Federal-State health insurance program for certain low-income and needy people, including children; the aged, blind, and/or disabled; and people eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments."

Medicare in New York State

"Learn about: What is Medicare? Who is Eligible for Medicare? What are Your Medicare Choices? How to Prevent Fraud and Abuse." From the New York State Department of Health.

Medicare.gov

Official federal government Medicare information center

Medigap Insurance

Scroll down their page for updates concerning Medigap.

New York City Department for the Aging

"To work for the empowerment, independence, dignity and quality of life of New York City's diverse older adults and for the support of their families through advocacy, education and the coordination and delivery of services."

New York State Office for the Aging

"To help older New Yorkers to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of cost-effective policies, programs and services which support and empower the elderly and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations which serve them. "

Orange County, New York Office for the Aging

"Orange County Office for the Aging is committed to meeting the special service needs of Orange County's senior population, their families and friends who care for them. Orange County Office for the Aging offers services, either directly or through sub-contracts, designed to maintain the quality of life of those aged 60 and over."

Senior Citizen Resource Guide - Getting Help

Information for seniors presented by the New York State Office for the Aging

Senior Housing Guide

Affordable housing directory, home safety, facts and figures, housing definitions, critical questions

Social Security: New York Region Page

New York information from the Social Security Administration (SSA.gov)

Local Departments of Social Services

DSS office locations and telephone/contact information. Arrange by county. From the New York State Department of Health.

Orange County Department of Social Services

Orange County, New York.

New York City: Department of Social Services

See also New York City Housing Authority's Social Services website.

Baseball Hall of Fame

New York Mets Official Web Site

New York Yankees Official Web Site

New York Knicks - NBA

New York Liberty - WNBA

Buffalo Bills

New York Giants

New York Jets

New York Islanders

New York Rangers

New York State Flag

New York State Information

State bird, flag, motto, song, etc., from the New York State Library

New York State Symbols

Guide from official NY tourism site, "I Love New York"

Factmonster: New York State

History, trivia, statistics, and more.

Local History Information

Concerning Middletown, NY, Orange County, and surrounding areas. Images, text, and books.

New York State: Fun and Facts Kid's Room

NYS symbols, history, and culture. From New York State's State Department.

New York State Flag and the Great Seal of the State of New York

Facts from the New York State Library.

New York State Government Home Page

New York State Information and Emblems

Information on the official state animal, beverage, bird, bush, fish, flag, seal, flower, fossil, fruit, gem, insect, motto, muffin, reptile, shell, tree, slogan, song. From the New York State Library.

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Home Page

Division of Tax Appeals and Tax Appeals Tribunal

STAR - School Tax Relief

Straight Talk from the Taxpayer

"This web feature is the public arm of Governor Paterson's Office of Taxpayer Accountability. It allows you - the taxpayer - to submit your own ideas, discuss and comment on other taxpayers' ideas, and vote the best ideas to the top of the list. We are looking for ideas that will save taxpayer dollars, provide property tax relief, and promote government efficiency, performance, accountability and transparency."

Tax Forms

Chief Information Officer

New York State Office of Technology

New York State Office of Science, Technology & Academic Research

Universal Broadband

"On December 6th, 2007, the New York State Council for Universal Broadband was formed. The Council is responsible for developing strategies to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service."

Amtrak

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - Local Offices in Middletown, New York and Orange County, NY

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - New York State

Driver licenses, vehicle registration, and more

Department of Transportation - New York State

Directory of New York State Public Transit Operators

Alphabetical listing.

E-Z Passes

"E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system, which takes cash, coins and toll tickets out of the toll collection process. Instead, drivers establish an account, prepay tolls and attach a small electronic device to their vehicles." Information for commuters and drivers in New York State. See also the NYS E-Z Pass websites at this link.

511ny.org

Formerly Travel Information Gateway. A comprehensive site giving information about all forms of transportation in New York.

Long Island Bus / Nassau County

"Effective January 1, 2012, under a contract with Nassau County, Veolia Transportation has become the operator of Long Island Bus routes and Able-Ride services formerly run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues to work with Nassau County during this transition to ensure a smooth service transfer."

Long Island Rail Road

Metro-North Railroad

Metropolitan Transit Authority

MetroPool

Free commuter services sponsored by the New York State and Connecticut Departments of Transportation. See also Metropoolonline.com for a free "ride-matching" service that helps you locate other commuters who might share your schedule and be able to carpool (e-mail and registration required).

New York City Transit

New York State Bridge Authority

New York State Thruway Authority

Stewart International Airport

Traffic Safety Committee

511NY.org

"511 New York is the free, official one-stop, all-encompassing telephone and Web service offering information on transportation services and conditions throughout New York State. This information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week."

Historic Hudson Valley

Travel guide to historic landmarks

Hudson Valley Network

Travel guide

Hudson Valley Tourism

Orange County, New York

Travel guide

Rockland County

New York City

Travel guide from the New York Times.

New York travel resources

City-oriented travel sites from Open Directory Project.

Visiting New York City

Travel guide from NYC.gov

Great Outdoors Recreation Pages (GORP) Guide to New York

Travel, outdoor recreation and activities

"I Love New York"

Official New York State tourism web site

Must See New York

Featuring hotels, tourist attractions, maps, restaurants, theaters, tours, parks, parades, festivals, architecture, and more.

New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA)

"In the Travelers section, visitors can search over 1,000 hotels and accommodations around our great state. Travelers can also request a Travel Map and will be directed to other Web sites, which serve as great resources to assist those in their travels throughout New York."

New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

New York State Travel & Vacation Association (NYSTVA)

"NYSTVA is organized for the purposes of bringing together New York State tourism industry interests to: advocate government policies and programs which will strengthen the industry; to raise the level of professionalism within the industry; to encourage the development of cooperative relationships and partnerships among its members; and to raise consumer awareness and appreciation of travel and vacation opportunities in New York State."

New York State Department of Health - Vital Records

Records/certificates for birth, death, marriage, divorce, and more.

New York City Department of Health - Vital Records

New York State Library - Vital Records

Vital Records / Family Records

From the New York State Archives

New York Times Obituaries

Notable obituaries 1996 to current

Middletown Thrall Library Obituary Database

Entries from the Times Herald-Record covering currently the years 1986 - 1988 (date range expands as database is updated)

Times Herald-Record Obituaries

Browse or search for recent obituaries and death notices.