The State Archives provides records management advice, assistance, and training to local governments throughout New York State as they manage their records, document their actions within their communities, and protect their history for future generations.
The State Records Center, operated by the New York State Archives, provides efficient, low-cost storage and retrieval for New York State agencies’ inactive records.
The Documentary Heritage Program provides training, assessment services and grant funding to support the keepers of New York’s historical records, and to ensure that New Yorkers have access to an equitable and just historical record.
The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.