Mahopac Public Library Government Links

Essential State and Local Web Sites:

Municipal Codes	With E-Code, information from your Code is accessible 24 hours a day. Local citizens can find the information they need any time they want it. Companies researching site locations can find the Zoning and Land Use legislation they need. With E-Code, local government officials can spend less time fulfilling requests for information because constituents and other interested parties have convenient access to the Code right at their own fingertips.
New York State	The New York State Web site offers answers to state-related questions, state services, and access those services online. It also enables business and citizens to interact with New York State, and provides access and links to business-related information. Government information services and transactions that are available online can be found by searching keywords. It offers a collection of links to appropriate agency web sites, as well as (FAQ). An interactive map of the state is also included.
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance	This Web site is provided as a public service by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (hereinafter, “DTF”). In providing information on this site, DTF attempts to be as accurate as possible. However, DTF makes no claims, guarantees or promises about the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information provided.
Putnam County	Putnam County government is dedicated to serving the county's citizens, and this Web site is part of that effort. Not only can you learn about or link to various Putnam County government offices and other major organizations, but you can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding various procedures and download necessary forms to complete before visiting County government offices.
Project Sunlight	Project Sunlight is an effort by the Attorney General's office to promote your right to know and to monitor governmental decision-making. This website - the first of its kind in New York - allows you to easily access statewide government information that until now has been scattered and difficult to retrieve.

Additional U.S. Government Web Sites:

Note: This list focuses on agencies whose primary mission is to collect and disseminate data. Other agency Web sites do have statistical information. Use FedWorld or other Web sites listed above to locate a specific agency that is not listed below.

Bureau of Economic Analysis
Site from Department of Commerce agency has summary data and articles based on the data. Most of the materials are taken from BEA publications, including the Survey of Current Business.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
The site of the Justice Department's major statistical agency has information about crimes and victims, drugs and crimes and criminal offenders. Some data can be downloaded in spreadsheet format.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Access to data series such as the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index. A publications section has text from the Occupational Outlook Handbook and Occupational Outlook Quarterly.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics
The site of the Department of Transportation's major statistical agency has data from programs such as Motor Carrier Statistics, Airline Information and International Travel & Transportation. You can see how often an airline is late by checking the Office of Airline Information's On-Time Statistics database.

Energy Information Administration
The site of the Department of Energy's major statistical agency has data from its research on petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy and alternative and renewable energy sources

National Agricultural Statistics Service
The site of the Department of Agriculture's major statistical agency has data on many subjects, including fruits, vegetables and poultry. Some data can be downloaded in Lotus 1-2-3 format.

National Center for Education Statistics
The site of the Department of Education's major statistical agency has a catalog of publications available, with text and tables from some of the publications.

National Center for Health Statistics
The site of the Department of Health and Human Services' major statistical agency has data on infant and child health, diseases and births and deaths

Human Rights Watch	Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. Human Rights Watch is an independent, nongovernmental organization, supported by contributions from private individuals and foundations worldwide.
International Law Institute	On this site, you can find information on various global legal issues and activities of interest. You can learn about such topics as the African Centre for Legal Excellence in Kampala, Uganda, or about the special programs the Institute conducts worldwide.
Political Resources	A compendium and directory of international organizations, institutes, governments, campaigns, and media, with links to a large number of politically relevant resources.
United Nations	This Web site reflects the range of concerns and the multitude of ways in which the United Nations functions. It details efforts of peacekeeping operations to end intractable conflicts; action to assist disaster victims, protect human rights, and advance international law; and the work the United Nations system carries out throughout the world to eradicate poverty and foster economic and social development.

Census Bureau	The pre-eminent collector and provider of timely, relevant and quality data about the people and the economy of the United States. Information on the 2000 census available.
Central Intelligence Agency	The keystone of the US Intelligence Community supports the President, the National Security Council, and US national security policymakers, by providing foreign intelligence related to national security and conducting counterintelligence activities, and other functions related to foreign intelligence and national security as directed by the President.
E P A	The Environmental Protection Agency's Web site offers access to current issues and key topics regarding the protection of human health and safeguarding the natural environment in a news magazine style format.
Executive Directory	This page contains Executive Branch sites only. They include the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy, Education, Health & Human Services, HUD, Justice, Labor, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as many independent agencies.
FAFSA	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only official Web site originating from the U.S. Department of Education. This is where you can download FAFSA forms, and learn more about funding college education.
FedWorld	The FedWorld web site is a gateway to government information. This site is managed by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) as part of it's information management mandate.
FirstGov	FirstGov, the official U.S. gateway to all government information, has abundant online information, services and resources. FirstGov connects to all U.S. information and services, and a growing collection of topical and customer-focused links from the federal government, local and tribal governments, and to foreign nations around the world.
Government Resources	This site, The U.S. House Of Representatives -- Other Government Information Resources, includes links to the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch and State/Local Governments.
GPO Access	GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted.
Internal Revenue Service	The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. The IRS Mission is to provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.
Judicial Information	The judicial branch is one of the three distinct branches of the federal government. The other two are the legislative and executive branches. The federal court rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. This site provides comprehensive coverage of judicial matters and federal courts.
Legislative Information (THOMAS)	The Legislative Information site is also known as THOMAS. It has three databases,as well as information on, and links to, legislation, congressional records,committee information, legislative process, summaries, and historical documents.
Library of Congress	The extensive services and resources of the Library of Congress are available to all users. The Library Today, a feature of the site, is the regularly updated electronic magazine of the Library of Congress, featuring news and events. There is also copyright information, exhibitions, and collections access.
NASA	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Web site is one of the most popular government sites on the Internet. Many interesting links are available, as well as the abundant content of the site itself.
National Archives	NARA is an independent Federal agency that helps preserve the nation's history by overseeing the management of all Federal records. The Web site is meant to ensure access to evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of Federal officials, and the national experience. The site features research, records management, exhibits, archives, and more.
National Contact Center	If you have a question about Federal programs, benefits, or services this site is a good place to find answers. Each year, the National Contact Center staff handles millions of calls from citizens who are trying to find answers to their questions. Much of the compiled information is available on this Web site.
Patents & Trademarks	A wide range of information is available on this site, ranging from programs and offices to intellectual property issues, policy & procedures, news, how to find pricing, business guidelines, trademark registration, international protections, and get status checks on all of the above.
Search Government	The official search engine of the United States Government, Search Government is able to link to thousands of government sites.
Smithsonian Institution	The Smithsonian Institution is as an independent trust instrumentality of the United States holding more than 140 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for "the increase and diffusion of knowledge". The Institution is also a center for research dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history.
Supreme Court	The Supreme Court Web site contains historical information on the court, case docket, oral arguments, bar admissions, court rules, case handling guidelines, opinions, orders, and public information.
U.S. Postal Service	The Postal Service's site is informative and helpful, with postal rates, downloadable forms, tracking & confirming packages, finding zip codes, calculating postage, address-change notification, and more, including news & events. You can also buy stamps on line.
White House	The White House Web site is the United States' official federal information outlet. A fact-filled electronic news magazine with virtual tours, and other features available.