N.Y. Employees Working Two Public Jobs

The state Comptroller’s Office found 75 employees regularly violating policies on working two public jobs at the same time. Find out who was taking the taxpayers’ money improperly and how much they took.

NY State English & Math Test Scores

The New York state Education Department has released the 2013 English Language Arts and math test scores for students in grades three to eight. You can search scores for every school and district in the state.

School District Budgets

Search for and compare details on proposed school budgets, spending and enrollment for every school district in Central New York and across New York state, based on data from the 2013-14 Property Tax Report Cards filed with the state Education Department.

Central NY Police Blotter

Search for arrests in CNY, including law enforcement agencies in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca and Wayne counties, and local New York State Police. Search by name, arresting agency, type of criminal charge, and date of arrest.

Reported Crimes in Onondaga County

Search for and map where police agencies across Onondaga County have reported crimes. You can search by city or town and street, by police department, by type of crime (burglary, assault, etc.), and by date. The Onondaga County Reported Crimes database is updated weekly and includes crimes from January 2012 to present.

Real Estate Transactions

Search for residential and commercial real estate property transactions in Cayuga, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego counties from 2010 to present, OR view recent single-family home sales in Onondaga County.

CNY Golf Course Guide

Search among the 150 golf courses that are spread across Central New York. You may search one or more of the following criteria: County, course type (public, private, semi-private), course size (9 or 18 holes). The golf courses are also plotted on an interactice map.

Vacant Properties in Syracuse

Search for and map the more than 1,850 vacant properties in Syracuse. You can find vacant properties by street name, by name of the owner(s), by ward, or by the type of property.

Central New York School Closings

Here are the latest reports on weather-related closings, delays, and cancellations for schools and preschools in and around Central New York, compiled from local television stations and e-mail alerts. Check back often for the latest updates. Visit our Weather Center for the latest weather news, updates, and forecasts.

2010 New York State Census

Use the search tools to find and compare 2010 Census data for every county, city, town, village, and school district in New York state, including overall population, breakdown by race and age, housing numbers, and how the population has changed since 2000. The information reflects where people were living on April 1, 2010.

Syracuse and College Players in the NBA Draft

Find statistics on every Orange men’s basketball player past and present selected in the NBA Draft, including the round and pick they were selected, total NBA games, points per game, and more. Plus, find stats on all college players drafted by the NBA since 2003.

Water Main Breaks in Syracuse

Over five years, there have been 1,187 water main breaks in the city of Syracuse, according to the Syracuse Water Department. Search the database and map where the water pipes in the city have failed.

Quick Draw Lottery Sales

Search Quick Draw lottery sales for New York state by county, community, and business. Who sells the most Quick Draw lottery games in your county? Who is the biggest seller in your hometown? How many games does your favorite bar sell?

Onondaga County Employee Payroll

Search for information on the more than 4,400 full- and part-time employees on the Onondaga County payroll, as of July 2012. Payroll information includes name, title, department, start date and salary for each worker; it does not include actual pay, such as overtime

Empire Zone Tax Credits

More than 3,000 businesses were expected to claim Empire Zone tax breaks on their 2010 taxes. The recently released information comes from records the companies filed with state economic development officials at the end of 2011. Search our database to find the companies' tax credits, investments and jobs.

Homicides and Violent Crime in Syracuse

Search for and map all homicides, shootings and felony assault incidents in the city of Syracuse. You can search by type of crime (assaults, shootings, stabbings, homicides, etc.), by street and by date range. The database includes incidents from January 2007 to Oct. 31, 2011.

Bridge Condition Ratings in New York state

At least once every two years, the New York State Department of Transportation inspects its highway bridges and rates them 1 to 7, with a rating of 5 or greater considered good condition. Any bridge with a rating less than 5 is considered deficient. "Deficient" does not mean the bridge is unsafe, according to the DOT. It indicates the bridge has deterioration requiring corrective maintenance or rehabilitation to restore it to full functionality. This database shows the location of every bridge the DOT inspected in New York state, who owns the bridge, the year the bridge was built or replaced, and the rating DOT assigned. Bridges with a rating less than 5 are highlighted with a red X.

Property Tax Rates

Find and compare property tax rates for every school district, county, village, city and town in New York state. The data is from the 2009-10 school year -- the most recent year available. The rates for fire and other special districts are estimates from the Office of the New York State Comptroller.