The topics of this category are New York state artisans, elected officials, celebrities, personal pages, pet pages, organizations, associations, and issues which have a statewide reach.
Recommended Resources
American Baptist Churches - New York State
Representing a large number of American Baptist churches in the state of New York. Its site describes the denomination, its lay study programs, outdoor ministries and ministers council. ABC churches within the association can be located by search, or through an interactive map.
http://www.abc-nys.org/
This site represents a cultural activism agency that promotes the importance of arts in American society. One of the sites most useful features is the national arts policy database helping you find information that affects art in the US. You can also find out about the organization's political activism here.
http://www.americansforthearts.org/
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York is a nonprofit organization that promotes the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding. The website provides information on the organization's international and national programs, current grants and activities. The website also provides news, publications and other useful resources as well as information on how to apply for a grant and allows you to search for a grant.
http://www.carnegie.org
Child Abuse Prevention NY is a non-profit organization providing educational programs to prevent the abuse and neglect of children in the state of New York.
http://preventchildabuseny.org/
Church of Scientology - New York
A description of Scientology is provided here, including a profile of L. Ron Hubbard, its founder, and other information about the religious faith itself. Online resources include a personality test, glossary, and church locator.
http://www.scientology-newyork.org/
Lions Clubs of Central New York
The web site of the New York district of the international fraternal service organization provides details about the organization itself, identifying both international and regional officers, as well as region and zone chairmen, district committees, and a directory of local clubs within the district.
http://www.centralnylions.com/
The New York Folklore Society is an organization dedicated to the state's many traditions and art. You can order items from the Society's online shop here which has books on the state's history and culture. The website also has an explanation of folklore and folklife.
http://www.nyfolklore.org
This is the official website of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation, which is in charge of helping promising young artists reach their goals and recognizing their talents. Its site describes its programs, provides a calendar of events, and profiles of award recipients.
http://www.pgfusa.com/
Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse
The TRAC is a data gathering and analysis website dedicated to sharing independent and nonpartisan information about federal enforcement, spending, and staffing based at Syracuse University in New York. Much of the content comes from Freedom of Information requests.
http://trac.syr.edu/
