Government Resources

Local

New York State Local Government Website

Provides links to websites about counties, cities and other local governments in New York State.

Herkimer County Website

The official website of Herkimer County, NY.

Madison County Website

The official website of Madison County, NY.

Oneida County Website

The official website of Oneida County, NY.

New York State

New York State Home Page

New York's presentation to the world and its citizens. Includes links to the most requested information, including the budget, STAR tax relief program, "Do Not Call" registry for eliminating calls from telemarketers, tourism, and the NY College Savings Program. Also provides access to New York State Agency websites, New York State Laws and the New York State Assembly and Senate websites.

New York State Government Information Locator

This gateway provides a list of links to all the New York State Agencies, each of the branches of New York State Government (legislative, executive and judicial) and links to local government information.

New York State Assembly

Official website of the New York State Assembly with contact information for your local Legislator.

New York State Senate

Official website of the New York State Senate with contact information for your local Senator.

New York State Governor's Office Website

Official website of the New York State governor.

New York State Consolidated Laws

New York State Data Center

This site provides statistical information pertinent to New York State and includes federal census data and other demographic data with a focus on population and economics.

New York State Library

Access to the New York State Library, its online catalog, and also to the New York State Archives (SARA).

Federal - United States

USA.gov

This website is the federal government's "first click" to gateways for citizens, business and governments. Easy to use. This site allows the user search both federal and state government sites.

FedWorld

This is the federal government's gateway to government information. The site was originally developed in 1992 and has gone through many changes. The site is oriented toward the citizen and while most available government information is accessible through this site the focus is on those federal government sites most requested by the average person.

FedStats

FedStats is the federal government's gateway to statistical information from over 100 federal government agencies. The site is easy to use and also provides access to Kids' Pages developed by federal agencies for children in elementary through high school.

Internal Revenue Service

The agency everyone loves to hate and the site that everyone hates to love -- but they do love it anyway! Gives you IRS forms and instructions as well as electronic filing and answers to your tax questions. All done with a sense of humor.

U.S. Census Bureau

Provides access to primarily statistical census information as well as information about the 2000 census. Does NOT include individual census records which many people seek for genealogical research.

Social Security Administration

This is the official website of the Social Security Administration. You can find information on Retirement, Disability and Supplemental benefits here including forms, FAQs (frequently asked questions), publications and links to allow you to apply for social security benefits online.

THOMAS- Legislative Information on the Internet

Sponsored by Congress and developed by the Library of Congress this is a premier site for locating legislative and congressional information. Provides access to the Congressional Record for recent years, bill and law summaries and status, floor activities, historical documents, public laws, other congressional websites, and a host of other resources.

Business.gov

"exists to provide business with one stop access to federal government information, services and transactions." Their goal is to "make the relationship between business and government more productive".

Government Printing Office GPO Access

This site is the official site for the published material and documents of the United States Government. GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

This site provides information on the Consumer Price Index, inflation, employment and unemployment, and demographics. It is also where you can find the online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook

National Archives and Records Administration

This site provides a finding aid to the newly released 1930 Census, the Federal Register and a wealth of information regarding the records of the federal government. These sites are especially useful to those doing genealogical research.

LSU's Gateway to Federal Government Agencies

Developed by Louisiana State University, this site divides the agencies into the respective branches of government and provides links to each agency's web page. Also includes links to "quasi-government" agencies. A great site to bookmark.

Other States

State and Local Government on the Net

Provides an alphabetical link to each state's official website and additional selected agencies within each state.

International

United Nations Website

The official website of the United Nations.

World Factbook

The United States Government's Factbooks on nations throughout the globe.

Country Background Notes

The U.S. State Department's Background Notes with profiles of other countries.

Governments on the World Wide Web

Links to the government sites of countries all around the globe.

Northwestern University Links to Foreign Countries

Arranged alphabetically by country.