Research by Subject: New York--Regional Information
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NewsBank infoweb 
Full-text of local/regional news: Buffalo News, Ithaca Journal (1999-), Journal-News (Westchester County, NY), New York Post, Post-Standard (Syracuse), Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton), Star-Gazette(Elmira).
New York State newspapers
10 major newspapers published in New York State.
New York Times 
Full-text of NYT from 1998 - present.
Note: For archives (1851-2001), see ProQuest historical newspapers: New York Times
ProQuest historical newspapers: New York Times 
Complete archive covering 1851-2004, fully searchable cover to cover; full text and full image, including advertising.
ProQuest historical newspapers: Wall Street Journal
Complete archive covering 1889-1987, fully searchable cover to cover; full text and full image, including advertising.
Easy Demographics (EASI) 
Uses Census data that is further enhanced to rank different demographic levels including cities, towns and villages.
MAAP: Mapping the African American Past 
A site created for the study of significant sites and moments in the history of African Americans in New York City from the early 17th-century through the recent past. Browse locations in New York and read profiles of people and events associated with these locations. The site includes film and music clips; photographs, documents, and maps.
New York State Statistical Yearbook
Call Number: REF HA 544 .A2
Covers demographic and population information such as births, deaths and household characteristics by county and selected cities. Also covers economic information, elections, government finances and employment. Health, human services, housing, education, crimminal justice, agriculture and the environment among others.
The Encyclopedia of New York State
Call Number: REF F119 .E53 2005
A comprehensive encyclopedia about New York State.
The Encyclopedia of New York City
Call Number: REF F128.3 .E75 1995
Brief entries ranging chronologically from prehistory through the twentieth century including the natural environment for the city including the history of the boroughs.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Images, biographies and info in a variety of subject areas.
New York State (online)
Links to departments and agencies and all three branches of New York State government.
New York State Unified Court System
Portal to court law libraries and legal information from New York State. Go to Courts > Decisions to find recent decisions.
New York State Education Department
Information about all aspects of education in New York state, including the state library and state archives.
New York State Division of the Budget
Government Internet Resources (New York State)
Links to information about courts, statutes and regulations, and the legislature in New York state.
NYPL Digital Library
Images digitized from the collections of the New York Public Library, includes illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs, and illustrated books. Images may be downloaded 'for a wide range of educational, creative, and research purposes'. High resolution images may be obtained for personal or commercial if permission is obtained from the NYPL Photographic Services and Permissions division.
The Empire State : a history of New York
Call Number: REF F119 .E48 2001
A comprehensive, one-volume history of New York state. Chronologically and topically arranged with signed articles and a comprehensive bibliography.
CityTownInfo.com
Contains demographic information, climate data, housing stats, political contribution stats, summary information on local colleges, extensive career/employment information (for metro areas), and a variety of other useful profile information on over 20,000 places in the U.S.
County Business Patterns
An annual series from the Census Bureau that provides subnational economic data by industry. Data is useful for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets.
New York State Executive budget
Website for NY Division of the Budget.
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