New York State - http://www.state.ny.us
Official site, including department and office listings, and basic state information.

New York State Archives - http://www.archives.nysed.gov
Provides access to historical and state-specific records as well as educational resources, FAQs, and updates.

State Senate - http://www.senate.state.ny.us/Includes senator information, schedules, press releases and senate reports, and bill information.

Virtual New York State and City Government - http://www.vny.com/NYGovernment/
Contact information for all aspects of New York State and New York City Government.

Board of Elections - http://www.elections.state.ny.us/
Includes election law, voting information, election ballots, official election results, district maps, and absentee ballot information.

Department of State - http://www.dos.state.ny.us/
Comprised of the Office of Business and Licensing Services and the Office of Local Government Services. Site includes calendar of meetings and events, searchable license database, and local government services.

Energy Research and Development Authority - http://www.nyserda.org/
Features project information sorted by region, calendar of events, press releases, and employment information.

Department of Taxation and Finance - http://www.tax.state.ny.us/
Corporate, personal, and sales tax information, including downloadable forms, electronic filing information, and online refund status.

Department of Labor - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/
Includes details on laws affecting employees and employers, unemployment insurance, and the state's welfare-to-work program. Also features an online job bank and resume listing service.

Office of the Attorney General - http://www.oag.state.ny.us/
Includes consumer information, news, employment information, and reports.