Between 1990 and 2014, the Hispanic and Latino population in New York State grew by 66 percent, reaching nearly 3.7 million (19 percent of the population). Nearly half of Hispanic New Yorkers (including Latinos) were born in New York State, and more than three-quarters are United States citizens by birth or naturalization.
New York State offers a variety of programs, services and benefits for the nearly 900,000 veterans living in the State. These programs are intended to help veterans address any challenges they may face as a result of their military service, while honoring their dedication and the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our country.
The directory presents and tracks individual agency expenditures by categories such as supplies, equipment, maintenance and repairs, and more.
New York State and its local governments are responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 113,000 miles of highways and more than 17,400 bridges.
This is the third report released by the Office of the State Comptroller on the State’s Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund.
New York State’s prison population has been decreasing, but the number of older inmates has been on the rise.
Unlike the State and local governments, New York State’s public authorities are permitted to structure bond issues with the payment of principal heavily weighted to the end of the repayment schedule.
The growth in the number, cost and influence of public authorities has necessitated increased oversight and disclosure of their activities.
While LIPA appears to have adhered to established storm protocols in response to Hurricane Earl, opportunities exist to improve these policies and procedures.
In late May 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was beginning the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for larger commercial vehicles. This increase, intended to take effect on September 30, 2012, comes after the Thruway Authority has increased tolls for all classes of vehicles in 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
