NYC Resources

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Directory of Community Services This is an NYPL Resource
Search our directory of neighborhood not-for-profits offering programs and services in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. (Also available in Spanish).

Cares Directory
Most people, at one time or another, need help in resolving a difficult situation. Whether it is child care, family counseling, or help for an aging relative, use the United Way of New York City's Cares Directory to locate the services you need.

New York Consumer Law ResourcesThis is an NYPL Resource
Web resources on elder law, health insurance, long term care insurance, health care, employment discrimination, tenant's rights, housing discrimination, credit reporting and debt collection, your rights as a consumer and more. Includes telephone numbers to call for assistance or additional information.

Local History and Community

The Bronx on the WebThis is an NYPL Resource
Browse Bronx-related Internet sites, descriptive information, and guides to books and services available at your neighborhood libraries. You'll also find books and videos about the Bronx, and a list of famous Bronxites.

Staten Island on the WebThis is an NYPL Resource
Explore the "forgotten borough" and the many recreational, cultural, and historical attractions available to both residents and visitors alike.

Manhattan on the WebThis is an NYPL Resource
Explore the life and lore of this great center of culture and commerce.

Getting Ahead

Job Information Center This is an NYPL Resource
Visit the Mid-Manhattan Library's Job Information Center for up-to-date information on looking for a job, researching careers, or exploring a career change. This includes materials on different careers, resume writing, job search strategies, and self exploration. Browse classified ads, or attend one of our many free workshops.

Education Collection This is an NYPL Resource
Visit the Education Collection at the Mid-Manhattan Library for directories of colleges and universities, distance learning, vocational programs, and financial aid information. We have test preparation guides for the GED, United States citizenship test, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, NYSTCE (ATS-LAST), SAT and study material for NYC's 4th and 8th grade standardized tests. Applications for a number of these tests are also available.

City Government and Schools

311
 New Yorkers now have access to all non-emergency New York City government services just by dialing 3-1-1. It's available 24 hrs, 7 days/wk. Live operators answer calls in 170 languages.

NYC Department of Education
Learn more about the new curriculum, the restructuring of the Department, important dates, and information about admissions tests.

NYC.gov
The official NYC website