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Displaying 663 Finding Aids
Title
- New York State Senator Manfred Ohrenstein legislative bill and memoranda files
Series Number
- L0151
Summary
- This series consists of complete bill files prepared by Senate Minority Leader Ohrenstein's office during legislative sessions. These bill files were used to develop and support party positions on proposed legislation, manage floor activity, and document the current session's legislative activity and progress. Files include copies of bills, sponsor memorandums, supporting and opposing arguments, and final vote tally sheets for bills introduced in the Senate each year.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1961-1994 : Manfred Ohrenstein)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Legislature Assembly Program and Committee Staff Office of Research and Analysis correspondence and subject files relating to television commercials for food products aimed at children
Series Number
- L0145
Summary
- In response to the growing concern that many Americans did not receive a nutritionally balanced diet, the Assembly Program and Committee Staff, Office of Research and Analysis sought input from individuals and groups interested in health and nutrition. This series includes hearing and symposium testimony, published and unpublished reports, correspondence, press clippings, draft legislation and memorandums in support thereof, handwritten notes, and press releases. Advertising material includes transcripts and storyboards of television commercials and film containing examples of commercials for children's food products.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Program and Committee Staff. Office of Research and Analysis
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Transcripts of Council minutes and Assembly journals transmitted to the Board of Trade
Series Number
- A1455
Summary
- This series consists of photostat and microfilm reproductions of transcripts of New York Council minutes (executive and legislative sessions) and Assembly proceedings from 1686-1775. The transcripts were evidently prepared by the Secretary of the Province of New York or his deputy, and were transmitted to the Board of Trade in London.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Council
Access Restrictions
- A1455-08: The microfilm contains the following statement: "Crown Copyright. Copies are supplied for information and research only. No reproduction may be made for publication without the assent of the Public Record Office."
Title
- New York State Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 13682_82A
Summary
- During Franklin D. Roosevelt 's governorship, he administered the state's initial response to the Great Depression and advocated for social security benefits for the elderly, unemployment insurance, aid to the state's farmers, reform of utility rate-making policies, and development of the state's hydroelectric power resources. In addition to these topics, Roosevelt's subject and correspondence files document the governor's oversight of investigations of inefficiency, incompetence, and misconduct on the part of state and local government officials.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1929-1932 : Roosevelt)
Access Restrictions
- Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.
Title
- Minutes and scrapbooks
Series Number
- 14085
Summary
- The State Legislature established experimentally in 1946 and permanently in 1948 a three-member State Employees' Merit Award Board to plan and administer awards programs for meritorious suggestions and accomplishments. This series consists of the Board's minutes, scrapbooks, and few miscellaneous files. The minutes contain each meeting's date and names of attendees, and a summary of Board actions. Most Board actions concern the disposition of suggestions and administrative matters.
Creator
- New York State Employees Merit Award Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor David A. Paterson archived websites
Series Number
- W0112
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites maintained by the Office of the Governor during the administration of Governor David A. Paterson (2008-2010).
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Legislative Commission on Expenditure Review audit research files and reports
Series Number
- L0193
Summary
- These records were created to determine if executive agencies implemented fiscal programs as intended by the state legislature. The records evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs focusing on single agencies as well as those cutting across jurisdictional boundaries. The audits contain a summary of the intent, design, progress, and results of the audits. Files may include original and revised audit research designs; minutes of audit team meetings and of commission audit review committees; draft audit reports; incoming and outgoing correspondence and memorandums; press releases; 180-day responses of the audited agency; and the commission's closing reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Commission on Expenditure Review
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Hudson River-Black River Regulating District archived websites
Series Number
- B2116
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District.
Creator
- Hudson River-Black River Regulating District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Management Confidential benefits programs files
Series Number
- 16320
Summary
- The series consists of copies of financial information; RFP (Request for Proposal) agreements; correspondence, brochures and other descriptive information; meeting minutes; and marketing and implementation plans for Management Confidential drug, vision, hearing, life, IPP, and other programs not funded through negotiated agreements. The records document decisions and actions of the Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) as participant in the Health Insurance Council, which has policy oversight in such areas.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor's Office of Employee Relations. Employee Benefits Management Division
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo archived websites
Series Number
- W0113
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites maintained by the Office of the Governor during the administration of Andrew M. Cuomo (2011-2021).
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor audiovisual records
Series Number
- 13700
Summary
- This series consists of audio and video tape cassettes, motion picture films, and reel-to-reel audio tapes documenting the activities of New York's governors. Included are tapes and films of Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, and Mario M. Cuomo. The tapes and films cover such events as: gubernatorial inaugurations; annual state-of-the-state addresses; budget messages; press conferences; interviews; radio and television announcements; award and dedication ceremonies; and meetings with government officials and representatives.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York Open House Week records
Series Number
- B2328
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, press releases, statements, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, event schedules, brochures, pamphlets, results summaries of and final reports relating to the 1957 and 1958 New York State Open House Week. Open House Week was an annual event to enable the citizens of New York State to visit the various State government departments and agencies and to give them a better understanding of the operations of their government.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary for Reports
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Senator William T. Stachowski archived website
Series Number
- B2262
Summary
- This series consists of a June 13, 2008 archival copy of the official website of Senator William T. Stachowski.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1981-2010 : William T. Stachowski)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Education Committee files
Series Number
- L0224
Summary
- These subject files mainly relate to Senator Donovan's chairmanship of the Senate Education Committee. Records include correspondence, legislative bills, press releases, notes, agendas, reports, and press clippings. Subjects include licensing and education of acupuncturists; promotion of workforce education programs for welfare recipients; school boards; services to youth; financial assistance to school districts; school construction and repair; New York City school governance (Marchi Commission); and the passing of Senator Donovan in 1990.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet archived websites
Series Number
- B2289
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet.
Creator
- New York State Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Appointment application files
Series Number
- B1958
Summary
- This series contains applications to Governor W. Averell Harriman for appointments to state government positions. The applications include those transmitted by county government or other state political leaders, and applications sent directly to Governor Harriman. Also included are applications from lawyers for positions and applications for honorary positions. The records include applications, biographies of the applicants, criminal investigation reports of the applicants, and recommendations and correspondence from and about the applicants.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Chairman's outgoing correspondence files
Series Number
- 18938
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence received from and copies of replies sent to citizens; environmental organizations; state legislators; and local and federal government officials, agencies, and commissions. Topics include development of site classification criteria; site certification; draft regulations; development of quality assurance guidelines and techniques; and selection of method and site to deal with the state's low-level radioactive wastes.
Creator
- New York (State). Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Hearing testimony
Series Number
- L0144
Summary
- This series consists of hearing testimony gathered by the Committee in its investigation of highway conditions throughout the State. The testimony was given principally by county officials about the financing, construction, and maintenance of roads. A large portion of the testimony deals with State-local cooperation in maintaining the roads system and with continuing problems of finding qualified personnel to work on the roads.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Good Roads
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Office of Children and Family Services archived websites
Series Number
- B2063
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Children and Family Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Subject files concerning Governor's Task Force on Equal Employment Opportunities for Women in New York State Government
Series Number
- B1218
Summary
- The Task Force on Equal Employment Opportunities for Women in New York State Government was established by Governor Malcolm Wilson in 1973. Its recommendations, published in an August 1974 report, resulted in the Governor's Executive Order Number 11 (September 24, 1974) establishing state agency guidelines to promote recruitment, training, and advancement of women in state government. These background and research files include materials directly related to Task Force activities as well as general background materials on employment discrimination against women.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Special Assistant to the Governor for Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.