General Area Links

General Area Information
Driver Information, NYS DMV, NYS Insurance, Driving Tips
Hotels
Libraries
Local Government
Organizations
Our Neighbors
Scholarship Services
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Senior Services
Transportation

• Current Albany Weather

• Open Up (Albany NY) Website Mall - A growing chain of website malls designed to help people find what they are looking for on the web

• New York State

  • NYS Education Department

  • NYS School District Information

  • NYS Library

• Albany, Albany NY at Miningco.com

  • Absolutely Albany, Welcome to Albany NY

  Troy

  • Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center, Troy and Rensselaer Co.

  • Troy's Community Newsletter

  Schenectady

  • Historic Stockade Area, One of the oldest and best preserved neighborhoods in the US, dating back to 1635.

  • Schenectady Co Public Library

  Saratoga

  • Saratoga Co Online

  • Saratoga Springs Visitors Center

  Columbia County

  • Columbia County Tourism....We're calling you home.

  • Columbia Berkshire Regional Net

  • Hudson Valley Network

• Accident Prevention Course Providers, Reduce your insurance rates by taking a driver safety course.   From the NYS DMV.

• Auto Insurance Resource Center, How to buy insurance and how to save money.   From the New York State Insurance Department.

• Automobile Insurance, Information on insuring your vehicle.   From the Insurance News Network.

• Defensive Driving Courses, Contacts for information on local defensive driving courses.   From the National Safety Council.

• Driver Safety Tips, Safe driving tips.  From the National Safety Council.

• Learner Permits, Information on learner permits and junior driver licenses.  From the NYS DMV.

• National Traffic Safety Institute, Insurance and traffic violation point reduction programs.

• New Drivers - How to Apply, What you need to do to get a permit to drive.  From the NYS DMV.

• New York Safety Program, Insurance and point reduction courses.

• Traffic Safety, News and information on traffic safety. From the NYS DMV.

• American Library Association,Library web resources, information for parents and 700+ great sites for kids.

• Bethlehem Public Library, Programs, calendar of events, workshops, hours, and other information.

• Crandall Public Library, Hours, catalogs, kid's programs, history, and other resources.

• East Greenbush Community Library, Directions, hours, programs, and news.

• Guilderland Public Library, Hours, circulation information, news, events, and programs.

• Mechanicville District Public Library, Hours, services, and library information.

• New York Library Association, Members include librarians of public, system, school, college and university, and many special libraries, library trustees, and friends of libraries.

• New York State Library, Research library (online catalog via telnet), braille library, and government information.

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Library, Search the library catalog, view library maps and information.

• Saratoga Springs Public Library, Hours and phone numbers.

• Schenectady County Public Library, Catalogs,events, resources, and branch information.

• Shenendehowa Public Library, Who's who, hours, reference desk, internet information and special events.

• Skidmore College Library, Catalogs, collections, hours, and floor plans.

• Voorheesville Public Library, About the library, events, and youth services.

• William K. Sandford Town Library (Colonie), The Outreach Web Page is available for persons with disabilities.

Local Government

• Albany City Services,Telephone directory for Albany city offices.

• Albany County, Information and services for Albany County.

• Albany Police Department

• Bethlehem (Town)

• Brunswick

• Clifton Park (Town), Town offices, directory and emergency phone numbers.

• Cohoes (City), The Mayor's Office, City Council, City Departments and phone directory.

• Colonie (Town)

• East Greenbush

• Niskayuna (Town)  

• Rensselaer County, Some departments are currently online.

• Rensselaer County Department for the Aging, General information, transportation and nutrition.

• Round Lake (Village), Village government, the library and historical photographs.

• Saratoga Springs

• Saratoga County Office for the Aging, Offers many services for seniors including health care, day care, legal services, weatherization information and information on benefits.

• Schenectady County

Organizations

• Aids Council of Northeastern New York, Assistance, advocacy and referrals for persons living with HIV and AIDS, their families, partners and friends, as well as education and materials.

• Albany County Visitor and Conventions Bureau, Meeting and convention information.

• Ancient Order of Hibernians, The Albany chapter of the AOH has been promoting the rich, cultural Irish heritage throughout the Capital District for over 100 years.

• Audubon in New York, Statewide and local chapter information.

• Capital District Irish Freedom Committee, The Irish Freedom Committee is open to all Irish, Irish Americans, and Irish republican minded activists, and concerned people.

• Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Center, A multifaceted organization serving the Capital District's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community

• Child Care Seekers, Directory of child care providers, child care software, workshops and presentations.

• Delaware Area Neighborhood Association, DANA is dedicated to the improvement of the residential and business districts around Delaware Avenue in Albany, NY.

• Mental Health Association in New York State, Working to ensure available and accessible mental health services for all New Yorkers.

• Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse, New York State's resource center for information on cases involving missing and exploited children.

• New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging, Socially responsible, community-benefit organizations dedicated to providing high quality health care, housing, and community services to the elderly and people with special needs.

• NYS Elks Association - Northeast District, The New York State Elks Association supports various youth programs, veterans programs, and general community service. Local Elks Lodges online include Clifton Park Lodge No. 2466, Ballston Spa Lodge No. 2619, Guilderland Elks and Scotia-Glenville Lodge No. 2759.

• New York State Independent Living Council, An independent, not-for-profit organization of culturally diverse individuals, a majority of whom have disabilities.

• New York Library Association, Members include librarians of public, system, school, college and university and many special libraries, library trustees, and friends of libraries.

• New York State Restaurant Association, News, legislative updates, money-saving programs, job listings, and special events for restaurants, other foodservice establishments.

• New York State Nurses Association, Membership information, workshops, nursing practice alerts, and job listings.

• New York State Bar Association, Legal information and resources.

• Ronald McDonald House, The "House that Love Built"® - Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for families who must travel outside of their own community to seek medical treatment for a child.

• Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, Promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions- legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral.

• Women's Bar Association of New York State, Organization designed to promote the advancement of women in the legal profession. Includes a member directory, meeting information and law related sites.

• Women Veterans of New York
  Provides assistance to all women veterans.

• The Adirondacks

• Adirondacks Lake Country

• Adirondack.NET

• Buffalo

• Capital District FindWeb

• The Catskills

• Central Leatherstocking Region

• City Link USA

• Columbia County, Hudson Valley Network's Guide to Columbia County including visitor information, relocating, accommodations, government, arts, and much more.

• The Hudson Valley

• Enjoy the Hudson Valley

• Fulton County, Information on tourism, accommodations and events.

• Greene County, Information on recreation, accommodations, and attractions ranging from the Hudson River shores to the Great Northern Catskills.

• Hague-on-Lake George/Ticonderoga Area, Events, directions, and the Lake George monster!

• Launching Pad, Links to local and  national resources.

• Lake George

• Lake George Chamber of Commerce

• Lake George/Adirondacks

• Lake Placid, Things to do, lodging, dining, skiing and more.

• Long Island

• New York State Parks

• New York - East Village, Guide to the East Village, New York.

• New York - West Village, New York City's West Village, Chelsea, and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods.

• Round the Bend, Online travel guide to upstate New York. You can browse by region, activity and location.

• Saratoga County, Places to stay, dining, attractions and vacation planner.

• Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs is more than just the August place to be.

• Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce

• Steuben County, Attractions, accommodations, and events in New York's Southern Tier.

• Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center, The place to launch a visit to the greater Troy area.

• Upstate Guide, Schoharie County happenings, events, affordable lodging, entertainment, family recreation, camping, and shopping.

• Upstate New York!, Events, education, business & nonprofit, listings, and favorite places to visit.

• Uncork New York!, Visit New York wineries in the Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes and Long Island.  

• Virtual Tour of Albany, Tour Albany with the Geography and Planning Department at SUNY.

• Visit Lake George, Museums, attractions, golf, fishing, swimming and places to stay.

• Washington County, Tourism, recreations, the canal system, and events.

• Welcome to New York State, The official New York State Travel and Tourism Web site - home of "I Love New York".

• Emma Willard School is among the oldest independent schools for the higher education of young women in the United States.

• Adirondack Community College

• Albany College of Pharmacy

• Albany Law School

• Albany Medical College

• Empire State College

• Hudson Valley Community College

• Maria College

• Regents College

• The College of St. Rose

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy

• The Sage Colleges

• Schenectady County Community College

• Siena College

• Skidmore College

• State University of New York

• University at Albany, SUNY

• Union College

• Aging Well Village, Health and  wellness for mature adults seeking to start or maintain a healthy lifestyle.   Nutrition, fitness, healing, medications, safety and more.

• Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance  , Consumer help with Medicare, managed care, Medigap insurance, long term care insurance and more for Medicare beneficiaries, their families  and others.

• New York State Office of the Aging , A public service to older New Yorkers, their families and others.   Find help, explore aging,  discover news and events, help family caregivers, plus link to more resources.

• New York State Teacher's Retirement System, Information for new and retired members. Calculate your pension, apply for retirement, request form and view publications.

• NYS Attorney General, Services for senior citizens provided by the Attorney General's office. Order pamphlets online (or print them) from New York State.

• Rensselaer County Department for the Aging, Contact information for general information, transportation and nutrition.

• Saratoga County Office for the Aging, Offers many services for seniors including health care, day care, legal services, weatherization information and information on benefits

• Social Security Online, Everything you need to know about the benefits you are eligible for and how to apply for them.

• Umbrella of the Capital District, A nonprofit agency helping Capital District senior citizens and persons with disabilities live comfortably and safely in their own homes.
  

Transportation

• Albany Airport-Find out the latest information on flight arrivals, departures, parking, construction and more.

• AMTRAK-Albany/Rensselaer Station

• CDTA-Capital District Transportation Authority fares, schedules, points of interest, and what bus route will take you there.

• Port of Albany-A Weekly Report on the Comings and Goings at the Port of Albany

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