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Title

New York State Council of Environmental Advisers subject files

Series Number

11289

Summary

The Council of Environmental Advisors was created in 1970 to provide special counsel to the governor on environmental policy development. This series consists of correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, hearing materials, budget materials, legislation, taskforce reports, project files, and publications produced by the council.

Creator

• New York (State). Council of Environmental Advisers

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Governor's Office of Employee Relations Executive Division subject files

Series Number

16243

Summary

These records document policy decisions and actions of the division and information received from other Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) entities. The files contain informational memos; background material and general correspondence regarding agency programs; administrative records; correspondence and policy memos from the Executive Chamber; and Director and Executive Director day books. Topics include contract negotiations, attendance and leave, wage comparability, day care, civil service reform, barriers to advancement, minority training, employee drug testing, and retirement incentives.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor's Office of Employee Relations. Executive Division

Access Restrictions

16243-11A: Partially restricted to protect personal privacy.

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Temporary State Commission on the Water Supply Needs of Southeastern New York meeting, hearing, and correspondence files

Series Number

10975

Summary

The Temporary State Commission on the Water Supply Needs of Southeastern New York was created in 1969. Its mandate was to study the future water supply needs of the southeastern portion of the state; the relationship of these needs to the water resources available; alternative methods for constructing, financing, and administering the needed water supply facilities; and to make recommendations on how to meet future water needs. Records consist of meeting summaries, reports, studies, publications, public hearing transcripts, and correspondence.

Creator

• New York (State). Temporary State Commission on the Water Supply Needs of Southeastern New York

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Official policy and procedures releases to local social service offices and agencies

Series Number

11909

Summary

The Local District Liaison Unit serves as the direct contact between the Department of Social Services and local social service districts and primary care agencies. This series functions as the official copy and record of distribution of new regulations, directives, manual bulletins, informational letters, and other communications sent by the Local District Liaison Unit and its predecessor units to the local districts and agencies.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Social Services. Commissioner's Office. Local District Liaison Unit

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New York State Executive Advisory Committee on Sentencing research, hearing, and study files

Series Number

12596

Summary

The Executive Advisory Committee on Sentencing was established by Governor Carey to evaluate the effectiveness of existing laws relating to imprisonment, probation, and parole in achieving sentencing goals, and to study and evaluate alternatives for change. The series consists of meeting agendas and minutes; correspondence; written testimony and testimony given before the committee; consultants' reports; and research materials pertaining to sentencing, parole, probation, and plea bargaining.

Creator

• New York (State). Executive Advisory Committee on Sentencing

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Interstate basin commission administration files

Series Number

A1118

Summary

The series documents New York's participation in several interstate sanitary and water pollution control commissions including those related to following draingage basins: boundry waters, Delaware River, Susquehanna River, Ohio River Valley, and Great Lakes. The files include correspondence, memoranda, minutes of meetings and hearings, transcripts, analytical data, and investigation studies. Maps, diagrams, and some photographs are also present, most often in copies of commission reports, promotional literature, or special research projects.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Water

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Press clippings and background files concerning the Board of Regents literacy test

Series Number

A0063

Summary

This series consists of newspaper clippings, memorandums, notes, and pamphlets documenting the State Education Department's response to changes in voting requirements, including the introduction and administration of the Regents literacy test. Background files discuss immigrant, adult, and rural education. The bulk of the series consists of a scrapbook of clippings, extracted from local newspapers, documenting the literacy test program.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Study Commission for New York City administrative and investigative files

Series Number

A3337

Summary

The State Study Commission for New York City was established in 1971. It investigated and prepared reports on the management of three New York City agencies, two housing programs, and the city pension system. The series consists of records of the commission's chief counsel, John F. Keenan, and document one of the many state efforts to investigate and reform New York City government. The records cover commission investigations of management controls in selected New York City agencies.

Creator

• New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Energy Research and Development Authority legislative proposals

Series Number

B2673

Summary

This series documents the legislative program of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which focuses on legislation impacting New York State's energy production and consumption. Records include comments on proposed legislation and copies of relevant bills. Topics of note include feasibility of coal power, management of hazardous waste, energy efficiency standards for household appliances, and tax credits promoting the purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles.

Creator

• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Commission on Government Integrity general information files

Series Number

15830

Summary

This series served as a general reference file for commission activities. Records document Commission activities related to the investigation of corruption, campaign financing, judicial selection, and patronage, as well as activities promoting efficiency in government and personnel reforms. Included are background information on state legislators; charts on ethics training in New York City agencies; invitation lists; hearing records; budgets; press releases; correspondence; and commission history, minutes, and reports. Also included are reference materials regarding subpoenas, legislative authority, jurisdiction, FOIL, and issues of confidentiality.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Civil Rights Law, Section 73.8, and other statutes. Public hearing transcripts, press releases, published material, and other records that have been previously available to the public are available without restriction. Access to other information is permitted only by permission of the commission or the Governor's office.

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Legislative Commission on Public Management Systems project files

Series Number

L0152

Summary

These records document the commission's research and proposed reforms for increasing economy and efficiency in New York State government. The records include correspondence, memorandums, reports, draft legislation, hearing and conference transcripts, working papers, and publications. Most records relate to the organization, function, and financial management systems of state agencies, boards, and commissions and means of strengthening accounting and auditing, planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance measurement programs.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Commission on Public Management Systems

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Internal memoranda on proposed legislation

Series Number

B1569

Summary

This series consists of internal memoranda, along with lists of statutes and legislative bills, commenting on legislative proposals pertaining to the department and state transportation issues. Various offices of the Department of Transportation commented on the impact and advisability of sections of proposed law pertaining to their operations (planning, engineering, landscaping, program analysis). Issues included highway routes and maintenance, land sale and lease, environmental quality standards, vehicle and traffic signs/signals, and removing officers or fixing compensation for transportation employees.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Office of Legal Affairs

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Executive Director's subject files

Series Number

16082

Summary

The series includes correspondence, memorandums, reports, treatment program audits, and copies of contracts and agreements relating to various regulatory and public education programs of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Also present are files concerning related task forces, advisory councils, and division program initiatives to treat or curb substance abuse.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Economic Development subject and budget files

Series Number

L0231

Summary

This series consists of memorandums, correspondence, reports, copies of legislative bills, budget requests, newspaper clippings and other materials concerning the committee's efforts to promote economic development in the state.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Economic Development

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Office of the Superintendent subject files

Series Number

B1018

Summary

This series consists of subject files from the Superintendent of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (previously Westfield State Farm). Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, lists, and other material relating to the administration of the facility. Subjects include correction officer's orders; procedures and work assignments; inmate education; training; recreation programs; inmate accidents; classification and parole reviews; clinic schedules; inmate misbehavior and discipline; inmate hospitalization; and visitors. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.

Creator

• Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Office of the Superintendent

Access Restrictions

Series is partially restricted. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

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Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Communications and Community Relations Unit public education campaigns files

Series Number

18467

Summary

This series contains records created by Public Education Bureau staff related to the development and implementation of annual "Safe Summer" campaigns. The Safe Summer Program was developed to provide safe, drug and alcohol free activities for children while promoting awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services works closely with governmental units at all levels to assure such cooperative educational programming.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Communications and Community Relations Unit

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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State Wildlife Pathologist site investigation files

Series Number

B2668

Summary

This series consists of environmental site investigations conducted by State Wildlife Pathologist, Ward Stone. Investigations relate to a wide variety of environmental issues and sites. Records include correspondence, email, memorandums, toxicology reports and data sheets, contracted test results, maps, specimen chain of custody sheets, newspaper clippings, and color photographs and 35mm slides.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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New York State Task Force on Equalizing Educational Opportunity consultant contract and administration files

Series Number

13526

Summary

The Task Force on Equalizing Educational Opportunity was the direct result of a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring unconstitutional New York's then-current system of school finance. The task force was directed to examine the educational and financial issues arising for city school districts from various litigation. The series consists primarily of materials relating to contracts with, and/or reports of, various consultants engaged by the task force to gather and analyze data on then-current and alternative school aid formulas.

Creator

• New York (State). Task Force on Equalizing Educational Opportunity

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Employee relations formal communication records

Series Number

11696

Summary

This series contains memorandums that were distributed from Human Resources Management to various individuals and units throughout the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. These memorandums pertain to important employee relations topics including unions and contracts, military leave, pay and negotiations, and fiscal years.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations hearing and subject files

Series Number

L0011

Summary

This series contains information on issues investigated by the Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. Issues include the legalization of casino gambling, open meetings legislation, Indian affairs, and the effect of the State's Freedom of Information Law. Included are hearing testimony, correspondence and memorandums in support of or opposition to legislation, copies of proposed legislation, printed reports, and press clippings. The records reflect the opinions of state and local government officials, businesses, special interest groups, and individuals.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.