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NY Local & State

New York City Council
http://council.nyc.gov
What is the City Council? Who are its members? What do they do? These questions, along with meeting schedules and a searchable index of local laws, are answered at this site.
Subjects: NY Local & State

New York State Archives
http://www.archives.nysed.gov/aindex.shtml
The official repository of New York State Government records having permanent legal and historical value. It has custody of legislative, judicial and executive agency records.
Subjects: NY Local & State

New York State Local Government Information Locator
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ils
This site, hosted by the New York State Library, provides a single point of access to information services provided by New York State Government agencies, the State Legislature and the Judiciary.
Subjects: NY Local & State

New York State's Official Web Site
http://www.ny.gov/
This well-structured official web site is where you will find a range of important information about New York State. Under the Government Agencies section, you can access the "Citizens Access to Government Agencies" to research State, Local and Federal Government statistics, policies and programs.
Subjects: NY Local & State

Office of the Queens Borough President
http://www.queensbp.org
Here's a user-friendly site where Queens residents can register complaints, ask questions and communicate concerns, as well as learn about a broad range of helpful services, cultural events, historical information and more. Browsable and searchable.
Subjects: NY Local & State

NYC.gov
http://www.nyc.gov
New York City's official web site contains a wealth of information for anyone living in, doing business in or simply visiting the city. Includes sections on city agencies and officials, housing, education, transportation, business assistance, events, public parks and much more. Also links to information on each of the five boroughs.
Subjects: NY Local & State

New York City Polling Places
http://vote.nyc.ny.us/pollingplaces.html
Ready to vote for the first time, but not sure where to go? Use the City of New York's online poll finder. Simply input an address in any of the five boroughs and your polling place will appear instantly along with a map and transporation information.
Subjects: NY Local & State

NYC Department of Records
http://www.nyc.gov/records
This fully searchable site from the City of New York is a premier location for vital records, census, city directories, and an astounding collection of one million photographs. For family histories or New York landmarks, the holdings which date from the late seventeenth century to the present, will supply a bounty of information.
Subjects: NY Local & State