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State Resources

Adirondack Park Agency (APA)
The APA is an independent, bipartisan state agency responsible for developing long-range Park policy in a forum that balances statewide concerns and the interests of local governments in the Park. The Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan regulates land use and development activities of privately owned lands. For those interested in pursuing a location within the Adirondack Park region, the Adirondack Park Agency website provides information for regulations on land use and development activities on the 3.5 million acres of privately owned lands.

NYS Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
Ray Brook, NY 12977
Tel: 518-891-4050
Fax: 518-891-3938

Empire State Development (ESD)
ESD is committed to creating jobs and encouraging economic prosperity in New York State by strengthening and supporting business expansion and relocation in the area.

Empire State Development serves as the front-line ambassador and location specialist for New York State. ESD provides comprehensive site and building information, incentive programs, the quality of life in the neighborhoods you are considering, and opportunities for joint ventures and strategic alliances with New York State companies.

New York State Department of Economic Development

New York State Department of Economic Development in Montreal
455 St-Antonio Street West, Suite 603
Montreal, Quebec H2Z1J1
CANADA
Tel: (514) 395-2400
Fax: (514) 395-8777

New York State Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform (GORR)
Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform
Permit Assistance Program
Alfred E. Smith Building
P.O Box 7027
Albany, NY 12225
Tel: (800) 342-3464

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
New York State is committed to the protection of the state's environmental quality and natural resources, consistent with sound economic development. The DEC website has a list of publications, forms and other information that will help your business conserve time, energy and resources.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Saranac Inn
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Tel: (518) 891-3358
      (518) 891-3239

New York State Department of State
NYS Department of State licenses more than 650,000 individuals, including the real estate and cosmetology industries, private investigators and notaries. The Office of Business and Licensing Services interacts extensively with the state's business community. The Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, the Division of Cemeteries, the Division of Licensing Services and the Division of Administrative Rules are all housed in this Office.

NYS Department of State
41 State Street
Albany, NY 12231-0001
Tel: (518) 474-0050
Fax: (518) 474-4765
E-mail: info@dos.state.ny.us

New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
The New York State Department of Transportation was formed to deal with the State's complex transportation system and an increasing need to coordinate development of transportation. For complete information, link to the DOT website. Additionally, the link, Doing Business with the Department of Transportation, provides information regarding contractors, consultants, commodities, and services for the DOT.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature. The principal goal is to help businesses, municipalities, and residents of New York State solve their energy and environmental problems. NYSERDA also offers assistance to develop new, innovative products and services that can be manufactured or commercialized by New York State firms. For more information, click on the NYSERDA link.

New York State Government
New York State Government is comprised of many state government agencies, county governments and city governments. Information pertaining to these bodies can be accessed at the Law Research website.

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