Knowing where to look for important resources and information impacting the profession, your business, and the built environment is vital to being an informed professional and member of society. Below are some links to various websites integral to the interface between New York State government and the profession of architecture:
New York State Legislature
These sites allow you to search legislative bill introductions, find and contact your State legislator, sign-up for newsletters, and watch legislative proceedings.
Statewide Elected Officials
These sites provide visitors with information on Governor, State Comptroller, and the Office of the NYS Attorney General.
New York State Board of Elections
This site provides information on voter registration, polling locations, election results, and information on candidates and your current State and Congressional representatives
New York State Agencies
The State agencies listed below are important resources for members who work or would like to work on State capital projects or are interested in programs and grants administered by State agencies:
- Council on the Arts Capital funding opportunities and organizational grants
- Department of Environmental Conservation Permits and environmental regulations
- Department of Health Health facility standards, Certificate of Need (CON), health alerts
- Department of Labor Labor standards, employer/employee information, and human resources
- Department of State Incorporation/Business licensing, building standards and codes
- Department of Taxation and Finance Tax forms and guidance
- Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Disaster recovery, grants, and training
- Empire State Development M/WBE certification and economic development grants
- NYSERDA Energy efficiency grants, building decarbonization, energy policy
- NYS Homes & Community Renewal Affordable housing development, bid opportunities
- Office of Higher Education Services Corporation College financial aid and loan repayment
- Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Historic preservation tax credit guidance
- Office of the Professions Dedicated to information and guidance for the licensed professions
New York State Agencies with RFPs and Bid Opportunities
- Department of Transportation RFPs and bid opportunities
- Dormitory Authority (DASNY) RFPs and bid opportunities
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) RFPs and bid opportunities
- NYS Thruway Authority RFP’s and bid opportunities
- Office of General Services RFP’s and bid opportunities
- Port Authority of NY & NJ RFPs and bid opportunities
- SUNY Construction Fund RFPs and bid opportunities