Looking to verify the license number of a business? NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has an Instant License Check database for the following: Debt Collection Agencies, Electronics Stores, Employment Agencies, Home Improvement Contractors and Salespeople, Locksmiths, Tow Truck Companies, and Used Auto Dealers. The DCA also posts the following lists online: legally operating sidewalk […]
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Statistical Treats for Halloween from the U.S. Census
Did you know that in 2008 Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds of pumpkins? Looking for Halloween-related statistics for an upcoming feature article? Check out these treats from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features & Special Editions. Trick or Treat! […]
NYC’s Org Chart
Looking for an organization chart for NYC? Click on the following link from NYC.gov – http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/citywide_org_chart.pdf […]
Accident Investigation Search at OSHA
For information on work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths, use the Accident Investigation Search at the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), which allows you to search the text of Accident Investigation Summaries (OSHA-170 form) from OSHA accident inspections. […]
NYC Housing Code Violations
Looking for data on housing code violations for a particular building in NYC? The Department of Housing Preservation & Development has a searchable Building Registration & Violations database – search by borough, house #, and street address or block #. […]
General Statistical Sources: New York City and State
Looking for a guide on finding statistical sources for New York City and State? Check out the General Statistical Sources: New York City and State research guide brought to you by Columbia’s Government Information Librarian! […]
NYC Government Documents Guide
Looking for NYC government documents? The Government Information Librarian has a wonderful research guide to assist you with links to a variety of publications! Check out the New York City Documents Guide here: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/usgd/nyc.html […]
CRS Report for Congress – The U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition, July 2009
The July 2009 report issued by the Congressional Research Service on the U.S. Newspaper Industry can be found here – http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40700.pdf […]