Lorraine A. Cortes-Vazquez, Secretary of State New York Department of State

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Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the New York State Department of State web site. Established in 1778, the Office of the Secretary of State is one of the oldest in New York State government. The Office of Secretary of State is sometimes referred to as the “keeper of records,” however the Department of State is also, as you will see, a great deal more.
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News

Governor Paterson Honors Fallen Firefighters
Twelve Heroes Added to Firefighters Memorial Wall During Annual Ceremony to Commemorate Their Lives
Press Release

The Paterson Administration Announces $2 Million Available for the New York Census Complete Count Campaign

Press Release

NY Secretary of State Announces $3 Million for CSBG/Recovery Act Funding for Capital Region
Funds to be used for economic development, job training and anti-poverty services throughout the region

YouthBuild Program to create new jobs and training opportunities for area youth

Press Release

Governor Paterson Announces Federal Approval of State Plan to Distribute $86.7 Million in Stimulus Funds Through the Community Services Block Grant Program
Press Release

Governor Paterson Announces Local Government Efficiency Grants
Statewide Press Release
Capital Region Press Release
Long Island Press Release
Hudson Valley Press Release

2008-2009 Grant Listing

Final Report Detailing How Best to Protect New York's Ocean and Great Lake Ecosystems Delivered to Governor and Legislature
Report Press Release
Report (pdf)

New York Secretary of State Releases Shared Services Progress Report Projecting Local Government Cost Savings of One Quarter of a Billion Dollars
Progress Report (pdf)

**Contact the Department of State:**
Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Phone: (518) 473-2492	Division of Licensing Services Phone: (518) 474-4429
ALBANY: Department of State One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231 Phone: (518) 474-4752	NEW YORK CITY: Department of State 123 William Street New York, NY 10038-3804 Tel: (212) 417-5800