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Government

NYC.GOV

The homepage of New York City and its Mayor. A good starting point for links to city agencies as well.

New York City Council

New York City Public Advocate's Homepage

New York City Comptroller's Office

New York City Government Guide

Produced by the NYC Public Advocate's office, this is a partial directory of contact information for New York City Government offices. The programs, phone numbers and web sites listed here are those that the Public Advocate's office feels people will be most likely to need and use.

The City Record

The official paper of New York City government for publishing notices of public hearings & meetings, property disposition, procurement and more. There is a searchable online version as well. Provided by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) .

Borough Presidents' Offices

Bronx

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens

Staten Island

Laws

NYC Charter and Administrative Code

Online versions of the NYC Charter and Adminstrative Code can be found by going to the New York State Legislature page. Under "Search," select "Laws of New York," then go to the "Miscellaneous" category at the bottom of Laws of New York page for the links.

NYC Local Laws

Provided through the NY City Council Web site. Local laws, introductions and resolutions can be searched by keyword on the first screen using boolean connectors (see help link).  Use the "advanced search" link for more options, including searching by law number and sponsor.  Date field shows year choices going back to 1998.

NYC Council Reports

Although reports are not "laws," the reports inform the Council in determining whether new bills should be proposed or passed. The list here appears to be selective and not organized in any way that would aid someone doing legislative history on a particular local law. For legislative history, contact the Speaker's office and try to obtain the Council bill jacket. There may also be a mayoral bill jacket at the Office of City Legislative Affairs or the Municipal Archives.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board

This site provides access to the Housing Maintenance Code and Rent Guidelines, as well as other useful information on housing in New York City.

NYC Department of City Planning

The NYC Zoning Resolution can be accessed from this site, in addition to other information on zoning and city planning.

Administrative Decisions

CityAdmin

Search the full text of administrative decisions from selected NYC agencies for free. Provided by the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School.

Miscellaneous New York City Government Information

General Statistical Sources: N.Y. City and State

A useful collection of statistical sources provided by Columbia University. Not all of the sources are available on the Web, but many are linked.