Selected New York State Sites
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NewsLink
Links to New York state newspapers by category.
http://newslink.org/nynews.html
New York State
Official state site. Links to the governor's home page and government agencies.
http://www.ny.gov/
New York State Department of State Kids' Room
New York State history, symbols and facts geared for children. A listing of governors from 1777 to the present is provided. Puzzles and coloring pages are also available.
https://www.dos.ny.gov/kids_room/508/home2.html
New York State Facts
Quick facts and statistics.
http://www.50states.com/newyork.htm
New York State Information and Emblems
Listing of the state's official animal, bird, fish, flower, fossil, fruit, gem, tree, flag, motto, and song.
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/emblems.htm
Read Books About New York State
A list of books about New York for children and teens.
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/booksnys.htm
The State of New York - An Introduction to the Empire State
Information about New York State, including
symbols, songs and emblems, the New York Almanac, and state maps.
http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ny_intro.htm
Tourism Information for New York State
Information on events and tourist attractions in New York state.
http://www.iloveny.com/
Cities and Regions
1000 Islands
1000 Islands
Information on lodging, camping, boating, fishing, events, and things to do.
http://www.1000islands.com/
Albany
Absolutely Albany
Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau site. Listings of accommodations, shopping centers, restaurants, tours and transportation, attractions, arts, and a calendar of events.
http://www.albany.org/
Albany
Official Albany Web site.
http://www.albanyny.org/
Albany International Airport
Flight schedules, ground transportation, airline Web addresses and phone numbers, and group airport tours for kids.
http://www.albanyairport.com/
CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority)
Bus schedules, fares, route maps, and information about STAR (Special Transit Available by Request), the transit service for people with disabilities.
http://www.cdta.org
NYCD blue: New York State's Capital District
Links to activities, colleges, events, media, places, sports, and transportation for the capital region.
http://www.december.com/places/nycd/blue.html
The Adirondacks
Adirondack Mountain Region - Official Guide to the Adirondacks
Information on where to stay and what to do during the winter or summer.
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Binghamton
Binghamton
Official Binghamton Web site.
http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/
Buffalo
Buffalo
Official Buffalo Web site
http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home
Ithaca
Ithaca
Official Ithaca Web site.
http://www,cityofithaca.org/
Lake Champlain Area
Adirondack Coast
Visitors and Convention Bureau for Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Information on accommodations, dining, activities, attractions, events, museums, shopping, and history of the region.
http://www.goadirondack.com/
Long Island
Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
Links to travel guide, lodging guide, and monthly calendar of events.
http://www.licvb.com/
New York City
NYC LINK
Official New York City Web site.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/index.html
NYCtourist.com
Official New York City tourism site. Includes information on attractions, hotels, Broadway theaters, restaurants, stores, sightseeing tours, transportation, and maps.
http://www.nyctourist.com/
Niagara Falls Area
Western New York Travell Guide: Buffalo/Niagara Frontier
Information on Niagara Falls and the surrounding area including attractions, sightseeing tours, museums, events, maps, lodging, restaurants, and shops.
http://www.westernny.com/buff.html
Rochester
Rochester
Official Rochester Web site.
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/default.aspx
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs
Official Saratoga Springs Web site.
http://www.saratoga-springs.org/
Syracuse
Syracuse
Official Syracuse Web site.
http://www.syrgov.net/home.aspx
Yonkers
Yonkers
Official Yonkers Web site.
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/
Education
New York State Education Department
Links to information on elementary, middle, secondary, vocational, professional, and higher education. See Education (K-12) and College and University Web Sites for more information.
http://www.nysed.gov/
State University of New York
Links to the 64 state colleges and universities located throughout the state.
http://www.suny.edu/
Government
Association of Towns of the State of New York
Provides training programs, information and research services, insurance programs, legal services, computer software programs, and publications to member town governments.
http://www.nytowns.org/
Citizen's Access to State Government
Links to state agencies and offices.
http://www.ny.gov/agencies
Counties
Information on the counties of New York State.
http://www.ny.gov/counties
National Association of Counties
Information on counties in New York State including a map of the state with each county outlined, a list of cities in each county, a list of county officials for each county, links to county Web sites, and links to population, demographic and housing data from the 1990 census.
http://cic.naco.org/
New York State Assembly
Legislative reports, member information, committee updates, grants action news, and
Bill Search & Legislative Information.
http://www.nyassembly.gov/
New York State Association of Counties
Serves the counties of New York State and New York City by providing legislative issues of interest to counties, policy and research information, and links to county Web sites.
http://www.nysac.org/
New York State Board of Elections
Information on registering to vote, voting, running for office, election law, and election results.
http://www.elections.ny.gov/
New York State Counties
Outline map of counties and alphabetical list of counties with county seat and date established.
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/counties.htm
New York State Laws
The State constitution, consolidated laws, unconsolidated laws, and chapters.
http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi?COMMONQUERY=LAWS
New York State Senate
Senator lookup by zip code, biographical information on state senators, bills and laws, Senate reports, and Senate rules.
http://www.nysenate.gov/
New York State Vital Records Information
Information about birth, death, marriage, and divorce documents as well as the adoption information registry.
http://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records
State Register
Newly proposed amendments to state agency rules issued weekly.
https://www.dos.ny.gov/info/register.htm
History
Adirondack Museum
The museum's collection consists of art and artifacts made or used in the Adirondack region. Exhibits on logging, mining, boating, land transportation, hunting, and camping cover two centuries. The History On-line section consists of historic photographs and text appropriate for teachers and older students.
http://www.adkmuseum.org/
History of the Dutch settlement New Netherland (now New York)
History and research about the Dutch settlement of New York and adjacent states.
http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/NNHistory.html
Buffalo History Museum
Information on museum collections, the research library, and exhibits. Subjects of particular interest include the history of the city of Buffalo, Native Americans in western New York, the War of 1812, the Erie Canal, and Niagara Falls.
http://www.buffalohistory.org/
The Documentarian
Exhibition of historical and genealogical materials from seven member libraries of the Mohawk Valley Library Association.
http://www.mvls.info/lhg/
Historic Albany Foundation
Provides advocacy, education, and technical assistance for those interested in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings in Albany.
http://www.historic-albany.org/
History of the Erie Canal
Chronology and bibliography of the Erie Canal. It also includes maps.
http://www.eriecanal.org/index.html
Long Island Maps
Collection of maps detailing the history and development of Long Island beginning with the Dutch colonial era (Stony Brook University).
https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=35399&p=224886
National Women's Hall of Fame
Visitor information, a list and brief biographies of the inductees, and educational resources on women's history.
https://www.womenofthehall.org/
New York City Subway
History of the New York City subway system plus links to other sites relevant to transit and rail transportation.
http://www.nycsubway.org/
New York History Net
Information on the people, places, and events of the related to New York History.
http://www.nyhistory.com
Stockade Historic District
Information on the Schenectady neighborhood including a map, photographs, architecture, and history of the area.
http://www.historicstockade.com/
Sports
Baseball
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Visitor information, a list and biographies of the inductees, exhibits and collections, and research library.
http://baseballhall.org/
New York Mets
https://www.mlb.com/mets
New York Yankees
https://www.mlb.com/yankees
Basketball
New York Knicks
http://www.nba.com/knicks/
Football
Buffalo Bills
http://www.buffalobills.com/
New York Giants
http://www.giants.com/
New York Jets
http://www.newyorkjets.com
Hockey
Buffalo Sabres
http://sabres.nhl.com
New York Islanders
http://islanders.nhl.com
New York Rangers
http://rangers.nhl.com
Soccer
New York Red Bulls
http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/
Travel
I Love NYOfficial New York State tourism site. Search under vacation regions, accommodations, attractions, events, travel ideas, or recreation and adventure.
http://www.iloveny.com/
National Park Service in New York
Links to National Park sites in the state.
http://www.nps.gov/state/NY/index.htm
New York State Parks
Information on parks, recreation areas, and historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/
New York State Thruway
Toll and traveler information, driving safety and emergency tips, and updates on highway construction.
http://www.thruway.ny.gov/index.shtml