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State of New York — the Empire State isn’t a bit shy about proclaiming I (Love) NY prominently on its website. And why not? From the top of Niagara Falls to the bottom of Manhattan, New York is a tourist must-see, a financial powerhouse, a sports hub, and a cultural treasure trove. The state’s website is well-designed, warm and welcoming, with links to:
State Government: Offices of the Governor, Attorney General, State Assembly, Senate, state agencies, and the Unified Court System;
Local Government: Complete listing of counties and municipalities, with official websites;
Major Services: Business, education, family, health, law, consumer, environment, housing, transportation, employment, recreation, taxes;
Quick Links: Connect faster than a New York minute to vital records, business permits, do-not-call lists, driver’s license services, E-Z passes, unemployment, lottery results, voter and vehicle registration;
Search: Or, find it yourself with a fast and effective search function.
The “How Do I?” section also offers direct links to help with common concerns, such as collecting child support, renewing a driver’s license, getting public health insurance, find election and voting information, saving for college, and more.
| New York State Agencies Directory — links to every state agency website, from Adirondack Park to the Workers Compensation Board.
| New York Office for Aging — helps older New Yorkers remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. One of the first advocates for the aging in the nation, the agency develops programs to support and empower seniors and their families. The website is user-friendly and easy to read. Resources include:
Housing information
Ombudsman for nursing home patients
Tips on aging well, such as eating right, fitness, safety, and proper
use of medications
Senior citizen resource guide (downloadable)
Senior citizen’s help line, 1-800-342-871
| New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services — plans, develops, and regulates the state’s system to help the addicted recover from chemical dependence or gambling. The agency directly operates thirteen Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs), which provide inpatient services to 10,000 people a year. While the website primarily serves professional counselors, it also provides information about treatment. The ATCs help people with all kinds of addictions, based on their ability to pay. They also offer specialized services for:
Patients with multiple addictions
Patients with mental health problems
Women with children
Native Americans
Spanish-speaking patients
| New York Attorney General — publishes a website crammed with consumer tips. The Office also sponsors a Consumer Helpline.. Use the site index to quickly find topics, including:
Can you be fired?
Child care
FAQs of the Attorney General’s Office
Hidden cell phone costs
Home improvement
Nursing home information
Problems with coop or condo boards
Pyramid schemes
Telemarketing scams
| New York State Bar — oversees attorneys in the state. The public resources section of the website has guidance on:
Complaining about an attorney
Client rights and responsibilities
New York’s court system
Living will and health proxy forms
Resources available in Spanish
| New York State Office of Children and Family Services — is divided into 58 local service districts, including New York City. Each County Department of Social Services provides or administers social services and cash assistance programs. Families whose income meets state guidelines, and who meet other criteria, may be able to receive a subsidy to offset child care costs.
| New York State Consumer Protection Board — helps consumers resolve complaints with retailers and other sellers. Besides warnings about the latest recalls and scams, the website has a “Kids Corner” and a thorough guide to consumer credit, including a debt calculator.
| New York State Unified Court System — is one of the busiest in the nation, hearing some three million cases a year. The website provides in-depth information for litigants (those pursuing or defending a case), jurors, and attorneys, as well as profiles of judges and a full description of New York’s complex court system.
| New York CourtHelp — does just what it says, by providing understandable information for plaintiffs and defendants about court procedures. The easy-to-use site has sections on:
Court locations and contact information
Free forms, including uncontested divorce, name changes, child support, paternity, custody and visitation
Basic explanations of family law, civil law, and criminal law
Glossary of legal terms
Self-help “shelf” for small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, adoption and guardianship, and more
| New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence — works to end domestic violence and the attitudes that perpetuate it. The agency’s website provides many resources for victims, including:
New York State Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline:
1-800-942-6906
FAQs explaining abuse and sexual assault
How to find support
Developing a personalized safety plan
Protecting children
| New York State Education Department — runs the system that “yields the best-educated people in the world.” It oversees more than 7,000 schools and more than 240 universities. The website is an education in itself, with indexed resources for students, teachers, and parents; and comprehensive information on:
Testing from grades 3-8
Special needs students
Grants and financing
Colleges and universities
Libraries and museums
Teacher certification
| State University of New York (SUNY) — administers the nation’s largest system of public higher education, with programs on 64 campuses across the state. SUNY’s well-designed website introduces students to the campus system, along with academic programs, paying for college, sports programs, applications, and more. Distance learning is also an attractive option, as SUNY offers 100 degree and certification programs online, taught by the same excellent faculty.
| New York State Citizen Guide to Careers and Employment — supplies all the major employment topics at the click of a mouse, including
Getting a job
Workplace issues
Unemployment
Career choices
Employment listings, including state positions, state civil exam instructions, job fairs, and local government opportunities
| New York State Governor’s Office — lets you get up close and personal with the Governor via the latest press releases and video, contact information (including how to e-mail the Governor), a virtual tour of the Executive Mansion, and the First Lady’s website.
| New York State Department of Health — takes care of some 19 million residents of New York State. The front page of the website skips the usual mission statement and gets right to the issues, with topics such as:
Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus insurance programs
Smokers’ Quit Line, 1-800-NY-QUITS
Nursing home profiles
Hospital profiles
Doctor profiles
Influenza (flu) and flu shots
Long term care
Organ and tissue donation
| Welcome to Parenthood, a Family Guide — helps new Moms and Dads take their first steps into the challenging experience of raising a child. In plain language, the guide gives solid advice on every conceivable topic, including:
How to stop a baby from crying
What babies typically do at every stage, from grabbing hair to
forming sentences
How to introduce siblings to the new baby
Parenting “survival” tips
Finding a doctor for your child
| New York State Division of Human Rights — enforces the state’s Human Rights Law, which promises every citizen “an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life.” The law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and military status, in employment, housing, finance, and public schools. The website explains the law and how to file a complaint, with FAQs and a toll-free hotline.
| New York State Legislature — makes the laws for the state of New York. The legislature’s straightforward website lets you find the latest bills, resolutions, and agenda. The site also contains an index to the state’s laws arranged by subject, from Abandoned Property to Workers’ Compensation.
| New York State Agencies Department of Motor Vehicles — allows drivers to do just about anything online, short of turning the ignition. The user-friendly website is packed with information, from a driver’s manual of regulations to organ and tissue donation. Skip the visit to the DMV office for most routine transactions, and go online to:
Register a vehicle
Renew a driver’s license
Order custom plates
Enter pleas for traffic tickets
Schedule a road test
Replace a title certificate
| New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation — welcomes you to its award-winning park system, featuring hundreds of state parks and historic sites, along with thousands of campsites, beaches, golf courses and waterways. Find the perfect park for your vacation. Search by region and by attributes such as scenic views, boat launches, picnic tables, bridle paths, and more.
| New York State Department of Taxation and Finance — eases the pain of paying taxes with a convenient website. Download forms, get answers to tax questions, and, yes, pay by credit card.
| I LOVE NEW YORK — enthusiastically welcomes tourists in French, German, and “English” English, along with plain old American English. The beyond-friendly website lets travelers explore the Empire State before leaving home, with features such as:
Trip planner
Upcoming events
Getaway packages
Lodging and camping reservations
Statewide and regional maps
City and town descriptions, from the Big Apple to Buffalo
| New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs — advocates for military veterans, members on active duty, and their families. The website offers a quick and easy menu of services, featuring information on:
Benefits, both federal and state
Medical facilities and nursing homes
Counseling offices
Services for women veterans
FAQs
Related links
| New York State Women’s Issues Website — bundles resources for girls and women in one place, including economic concerns, education, health, mentoring, voter information, and consumer issues. The Women’s Advisory advocates on behalf of women to the Governor’s office and the Legislature.
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