This is the current version of the Open Data Handbook.

New York State’s first and second breeding bird atlases documented the distribution of the state’s avifauna during two distinct time periods: 1980-1985 and 2000-2005. Over 4,300 individuals submitted data during the first atlas yielding a final, cumulative dataset of over 361,583 records. Over 1,200 individuals submitted data for the second atlas project, resulting in a final database of 519,570 records.

This dataset contains the number of vehicles, cash and E-ZPass, entering and exiting the New York State Thruway. The Origin and Destination numbers are organized by entrance and exit point.and by vehicle class.

Go to https://afdc.energy.gov/stations/#/find/nearest to access the full database of alternative fuel station locations nationwide, collected and maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A station appears as one point in the data and on the map, regardless of the number of fuel dispensers or charging outlets at that location. For EV charging stations for example, the data includes the number of number of charging ports available at the specific station.

How does your organization use this dataset? What other NYSERDA or energy-related datasets would you like to see on Open NY? Let us know by emailing OpenNY@nyserda.ny.gov.

This data contains information for all currently active Real Estate Appraiser licensees. Each record will be for an individual licensee, and will contain their Name, Unique Identification Number, License Type, Original Certification Date, Current Certification and Expiration Dates, Reciprocal State (if any), the Name of the Business they are associated with, and the Business’s Address.

Statewide orthoimagery coverage in various resolutions. All counties are covered by multiple years of imagery, with the collection starting in 2000. Ground resolutions range from 6-inches to 24-inches. The imagery may be viewed within the web app, downloaded, or viewed via web services.

The Department of Taxation and Finance annually produces a compilation of the taxes and fees collected by the department. The taxes and fees information provided in this data set are primarily taxes imposed by the Tax Law, but also includes fees that are imposed by other state laws but are administered and collected by the Department. Collections are net of refunds and other processing and accounting adjustments.

To use the compact view for quick searches, go to the compact view at https://data.ny.gov/dataset/Compact-Project-Design-Information-for-State-Highw/6bx3-2s36/data.

Details of State Highway Construction projects. Provides locations, construction dates, contract amounts, State Highway numbers, contract numbers, work description, nature of work.

This dataset is comprised of the final assessment rolls submitted to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance – Office of Real Property Tax Services by 996 local governments. Together, the assessment rolls provide the details of the more than 4.7 million parcels in New York State.

The dataset includes assessment rolls for all cities and towns, except New York City. (For New York City assessment roll data, see NYC Open Data [https://opendata.cityofnewyork.us])

For each property, the dataset includes assessed value, full market value, property size, owners, exemption information, and other fields.

Tip: For a unique identifier for every property in New York State, combine the SWIS code and print key fields.

This dataset is a moment in time snapshot of the locations of authorized businesses that can sell E-ZPass tags. It includes the name of the company, and its address.

The Department of Taxation and Finance annually publishes statistical information on the New York State real property tax credit (RPTC). Summary data are presented for taxpayers who were full-year New York state residents. Taxpayers may claim the credit even if they had no New York State personal income tax liability and, therefore, were not required to file an income tax return. Data are shown for the total number of claimants and credit claimed by county, age under and over 65, type of residence, filing category, and household gross income.

Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) is an estimate of the average daily traffic along a defined segment of roadway. This value is calculated from short term counts taken along the same section which are then factored to produce the estimate of AADT. Because of this process, the most recent AADT for any given roadway will always be for the previous year. Data is available for all New York State Routes and roads that are part of the Federal Aid System.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This data set shows the total attendance, by facilitiy, for the entire period beginning in 2003. It is based on the following data set - https://data.ny.gov/d/8f3n-xj78 - which contains the annual attendance figures for facilities operated by the New York State Office for Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). The data is organized by OPRHP region and county.

The Department of Taxation and Finance annually publishes statistical information on the New York State real property tax credit (RPTC). Summary data are presented for taxpayers who were full-year New York state residents. Taxpayers may claim the credit even if they had no New York State personal income tax liability and, therefore, were not required to file an income tax return. Data are shown for the total number of claimants and credit claimed by county, age under and over 65, type of residence, filing category, and household gross income.

A listing of all certified nursery growers and greenhouses which are licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Licensing of nursery growers and greenhouses is intended to prevent the introduction of injurious insects, noxious weeds, and plant diseases into the state.

The Department of Taxation and Finance (the Department) annually publishes statistical information on the New York State earned income tax credit (EITC). This includes data on the separate New York City EITC and the New York State noncustodial parent EITC. Summary data are presented for all taxpayers which includes full-year New York state residents, part-year residents and nonresidents (where applicable). Data are shown for the total number of claimants and credit claimed by county and/or region for all filing statuses.

The Department of Taxation and Finance (the Department) annually publishes statistical information on the New York State earned income tax credit (EITC). This includes data on the separate New York City EITC and the New York State noncustodial parent EITC. Summary data are presented for all taxpayers which includes full-year New York state residents, part-year residents and nonresidents (where applicable). Data are shown for the total number of claimants and credit claimed by county and/or region for all filing statuses.

New York State's focus on data quality has been a hallmark of Open NY. This document is intended to be read together with the NYS Open Data Handbook, (https://data.ny.gov/dataset/NYS-Open-Data-Handbook/id8k-natf), and includes best practices garnered from lessons learned regarding optimal formatting and documentation. This guide represents a commitment to continuous quality improvement to maximize understanding, and the advancement of standardization to promote interoperability, analysis, and utilization of the data.

Current Employment by Industry (CES) data reflect jobs by "place of work." It does not include the self-employed, unpaid family workers, and private household employees. Jobs located in the county or the metropolitan area that pay wages and salaries are counted although workers may live outside the area. Jobs are counted regardless of the number of hours worked. Individuals who hold more than one job (i.e. multiple job holders) may be counted more than once. The employment figure is an estimate of the number of jobs in the area (regardless of the place of residence of the workers) rather than a count of jobs held by the residents of the area.

The Department of Taxation and Finance annually publishes statistical information on the New York State real property tax credit (RPTC). Summary data are presented for taxpayers who were full-year New York state residents. Taxpayers may claim the credit even if they had no New York State personal income tax liability and, therefore, were not required to file an income tax return. Data are shown for the total number of claimants and credit claimed by county, age under and over 65, type of residence, filing category, and household gross income.

For the years 1989-2019, this dataset captures the park name, address, and county in which a manufactured home park is located; the number of site capacity and number of occupied sites; and the name and contact number for the park owner/operator. Until 2020, New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) oversaw the registration of these parks in accordance with NYS Real Property Law Section 233 sub-section (v.) which requires owners of manufactured home parks with three or more homes register their park with DHCR.

Beginning in 2020, Manufactured Home Park Registrations are managed by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) and can be found at https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Manufactured-Home-Park-Registrations-Beginning-202/nq2i-9jge.

Large-scale Renewable Projects Reported by NYSERDA Beginning 2004 dataset includes information for projects completed, operational, cancelled, and under development.

Projects reported by NYSERDA represent projects which NYSERDA has awarded, approved, or are pending approval of NYSERDA Agreements. Details on awards resulting from solicitations in 2024 and later will be published once Agreements associated with these awards are executed.

This dataset does not represent all renewable projects in New York State. Information pertaining to projects located in Long Island please visit LIPA’s 2024 Report.

Projects listed under development are subject to change. For additional information on dataset, please review the data dictionary.

Operating Renewable Energy Resources in NYS is reported through the New York Generation Attribute Tracking System and reported annually.

Note that all Large Scale Renewable energy projects awarded under solicitations ORECRFP18-1, ORECRFP20-1, ORECRFP22-1,ORECRFP23-1, ORECRFP24-1, RESRFP18-1, RESRFP19-1, RESRFP20-1,RESRFP21-1, RESRFP22-1, RESRFP23-1, RESRFP24-1, T2RFP21-1, and T4RFP21-1 require that all laborers, workpersons, and mechanics, within the meaning of NYS Labor Law Article 8, performing construction activities with respect to the Bid Facility and, if awarded, Energy Storage, must be paid at least the applicable Prevailing Wage applicable in the area where the Bid Facility will be situated, erected and used, as published by the NYS Department of Labor (DOL) or, if located outside of New York State, at least the equivalent Prevailing Wage of the jurisdiction where the Bid Facility is located.

For more information on Clean Energy Standard Results, please visit https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Standard/Renewable-Generators-and-Developers/RES-Tier-One-Eligibility/Solicitations-for-Long-term-Contracts

For more information on the Offshore Wind Results, please visit https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Offshore-Wind/Focus-Areas/NY-Offshore-Wind-Projects

For more information on the Competitive Tier Two Results, please visit https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Standard/Renewable-Generators-and-Developers/Tier-Two-Competitive-Program

For more information on the Tier Four Results, please visit https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Clean-Energy-Standard/Renewable-Generators-and-Developers/Tier-Four

For More Information on Long Island projects, please visit
https://www.flipsnack.com/lipower/2024-budget-report/full-view.html

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. To learn more about NYSERDA’s programs, visit https://nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.

The Department of Taxation and Finance annually publishes statistical information on the New York State child and dependent care credit (NYS CDCC). Summary data are presented for all taxpayers, including full-year New York state residents, part-year residents and nonresidents (where applicable). Data are presented on a statewide and county-level basis for numbers and amounts of credit claims based on filing status and number of qualifying dependents. Taxpayers filing “married separate” generally are not allowed to take the child and dependent care credit.

The tables also include summary information for the New York City child and dependent care credit (NYC CDCC). The data are presented on a county-level basis for numbers and amounts of credit claims at the aggregate level only.

The Department of Taxation and Finance (the Department) annually publishes statistical information on the New York State earned income tax credit (EITC). This includes data on the separate New York City EITC and the New York State noncustodial parent EITC. Summary data are presented for all taxpayers which includes full-year New York state residents, part-year residents and nonresidents (where applicable). Data are shown for the total number of claimants and credit claimed by county and/or region for all filing statuses.