211 New York Inc. recently collaborated with the NYS ConnectALL office in spreading awareness and navigating signups for the Affordable Broadband Act! The Affordable Broadband Act is a New York State law passed in 2025 that requires internet service providers (ISPs) in New York State with at least 20,000 customers to offer reduced-cost plans to

Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) – Buffalo Co-Lab’s NYS Federal Impact Interactive Map provides NYS residents, government leaders and staff, businesses, nonprofits, and other stakeholders with data-driven insights on how federal actions in pursuit of government efficiency and domestic economic growth are affecting the State and its diverse geographic areas (including the

Join Kristin O’Neill from the NYS Committee on Open Government for a discussion about Freedom of Information Law. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions,

 New York State Public Officer’s Law §10 requires all public library trustees (but not association library trustees) to take and file an oath of office within 30 days of beginning their term of office. Public library trustees are public officers, and the oath of office is required to officially undertake and perform the duties of a