AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Real Property Tax Law Section 487 Opt-Out Forms Filed with NYSERDA: Beginning 2018

Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) section 487 provides a fifteen-year property tax exemption for certain renewable energy generating systems and equipment. This exemption is subject to local option, meaning that taxing jurisdictions may – by local law or resolution – opt out of offering the tax exemption under RPTL section 487. In accordance with RPTL section 487 8(a), taxing jurisdictions shall file a copy of the local law or resolution with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). A record of relevant local laws and resolutions filed with NYSERDA is made accessible by the “Real Property Tax Law Section 487 opt-out forms filed with NYSERDA: Beginning 2018” dataset.

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 accelerate economic growth. reduce reliance on fossil fuels. To learn more about NYSERDA’s programs, visit nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.
MTA Bus Automated Camera Enforced Routes: Beginning October 2019

This dataset provides information on the implementation dates of Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) and Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) systems across MTA bus routes. ABLE, launched as a pilot in 2019, and later expanded and rebranded as ACE in 2024, uses cameras mounted on buses to capture vehicles obstructing bus lanes, double parked, or parked illegally at bus stops.
Traffic Tickets Issued: Four Year Window

Data extracted from records of tickets on file with NYS DMV. The tickets were issued to motorists for violations of:  NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL),  Thruway Rules and Regulations  Tax Law  Transportation Law  Parks and Recreation Regulations  Local New York City Traffic Ordinances and  NYS Penal Law pertaining to the involvement of a motor vehicle in acts of assault, homicide, manslaughter and criminal negligence resulting in injury or death.
Average Residential Retail Propane Prices by Region: Beginning 1997

The Average Residential Retail Propane Prices dataset provides New York residents and businesses with objective information on average residential retail propane pricing in New York State and by region beginning September 8, 1997. Pricing data is obtained via surveys conducted by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) staff on a weekly basis during heating season (September to March) and bi-weekly during the rest of the year. All prices are listed in dollars per gallon.

The Average Home Heating Oil Prices dataset, Average Residential Retail Kerosene Prices dataset, and Average Residential Retail Propane Prices dataset are collectively referred to as the Heating Fuel Prices dataset.

For current and historical residential retail price data, regional comparisons, and fuel type comparisons, please visit the Propane Prices Dashboard: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/researchers-and-policymakers/energy-prices/propane/average-propane-prices

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Mental Health Readmission: 2014-2021

New York State is moving Medicaid behavioral health services from a fee-for-service system into Managed Care.
OMH Medicaid Behavioral Health Measures were developed to help monitor the transition of mental health and substance use disorder services from a fee-for-service to behavioral managed care. 

The MH Readmission dataset displays percentages of Medicaid discharges for members 6-64 years of age who were hospitalized in an inpatient setting with a primary diagnosis of mental illness that were followed by an unplanned Mental Health readmission within 30 and 90 days of discharge.
Loan Forgiveness Awards Administered by Higher Education Services Corp:  Beginning 2011

This data includes the number of Loan Forgiveness recipients by program type and the region, as designated by the Department of Labor, in which they are employed beginning award year 2011 (for HESC-administered Loan Forgiveness programs only).  Data has been collated by recipient region of employment.  For this purpose, the current New York State Department of Labor definitions of New York State Regions, as listed on their public web site, were used.
Research Project Summaries: Beginning 1990

Research project summaries provide brief descriptions of research projects supported by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Technology and Business Innovation portfolio of programs. Each summary includes the research project’s background, objective, and expected benefits. Closed research projects also include a section on the project results.

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MTA NaviLens Usage

Navilens usage data contains records of scan events (each row represents a time a NaviLens code was scanned). Scan records include the code identifier, the type of asset scanned (e.g., bus stop, bus vehicle, subway station, train car, or vehicle feature), the app used (NaviLens vs. NaviLens GO), the device language setting at time of scan, and timestamps. For certain asset types, scan events are also enriched with location fields such as bus stop identifiers and names or subway station identifiers and names. This data supports evaluation of the NaviLens deployment and related project reporting, including work funded through the USDOT SMART Grant.
Transportation Fuels Spot Prices: Beginning January 2011

Transportation Fuels Spot Prices dataset provides weekly average spot price information for New York Harbor Conventional Gasoline, New York Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel as well as Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil. The data is presented as a weekly average from January 2011 through current. Jet fuel wholesale price is included on a monthly basis on a 3 month lag. 

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 X, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.
BHO MH Continuity of Care: 2010-2014

The Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) initiative oversees the transition to managed care for Medicaid recipients who receive mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) services in New York State. The metrics emphasize improving rates of timely follow-up treatment post discharge, timely filling of appropriate medication prescriptions post discharge, and reducing rates of readmission.The BHO Continuity of Care dataset is designed to assess the frequency with which individuals receive outpatient mental health treatment for a mental health or substance use disorder within 7 or 30 days of discharge from a mental health inpatient hospitalization.
The year 2015 saw the conclusion of the first phase of the Behavioral Health Organization initiative
(BHO). A new Behavioral Health Managed Care Transition phase II is underway. The data contained in
the BHO metrics span 2010 to 2014, using the 2010 calendar year for a baseline. Earlier in the program
(2011‐2012) the metrics were calculated quarterly and on a year‐to‐date basis, later in (2013‐2014),
New York State Office of Mental Health opted for semi‐annual and year‐to‐date aggregations.
BHO MH Readmission: 2010-2014

The Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) initiative oversees the transition to managed care for Medicaid recipients who receive mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) services in New York State. The metrics emphasize improving rates of timely follow-up treatment post discharge, timely filling of appropriate medication prescriptions post discharge, and reducing rates of readmission.The BHO MH Readmissions dataset is designed to assess the frequency with which individuals are admitted for another mental health hospitalization in any region within 30 or 90 days of discharge from a prior mental health inpatient stay, and the frequency with which individuals are admitted for another mental health hospitalization in the same region within 30 days of discharge from a prior mental health inpatient stay.
The year 2015 saw the conclusion of the first phase of the Behavioral Health Organization initiative
(BHO). A new Behavioral Health Managed Care Transition phase II is underway. The data contained in
the BHO metrics span 2010 to 2014, using the 2010 calendar year for a baseline. Earlier in the program
(2011‐2012) the metrics were calculated quarterly and on a year‐to‐date basis, later in (2013‐2014),
New York State Office of Mental Health opted for semi‐annual and year‐to‐date aggregations.
Residential Existing Homes (One to Four Units) Predicted First Year Savings for Energy Efficiency Measures: 2007 – 2012

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER BEFORE USING DATA. This data set includes modeled savings for specific energy efficiency measures by measure category and measure sub-category for a subset of 2007-2012 completed projects in the Residential Existing Homes (One to Four Units) Energy Efficiency Projects with Income-based Incentives by Customer Type: Beginning 2010 (https://data.ny.gov/d/assk-vu73) dataset. It is anticipated that this dataset will be most helpful when used in conjunction with the project-level dataset, Residential Existing Homes (one to Four Units) Energy Efficiency Meter Evaluated Project Data: 2007-2012 (https://data.ny.gov/d/5vqm-4rpf). When used together these datasets backcast estimated measure-level savings and project-level estimated (modeled) savings against normalized savings calculated by an open source energy efficiency meter available at: https://www.openee.io/.

This dataset includes the following data points for a subset of projects completed in 2007-2012: Project ID, Measure ID, Measure Category, Measure Sub-category, Measure Cost ($), Measure Quantity, Measure Life, Measure SIR, Measure Incremental Energy Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Annual Electric Savings (kWh), Measure Estimated Annual Energy Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Annual Natural Gas Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Oil Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Propane Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Coal Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Kerosene Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Pellets Savings (MMBtu), Measure Estimated Wood Savings (MMBtu).

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Aging and Disability Community Resources

This data set from NYS Office for the Aging (OFA) provides a listing of community resources to help the public find services for older and disabled New Yorkers.  Included is information on:  AAAs (Area Agencies on Aging), local offices that plan, develop and support comprehensive in-home and community services; HIICAPs (Health Insurance Information Counseling Program) that provide free, accurate and objective information, counseling, assistance and advocacy on Medicare, private health insurance, and related health coverage plans; LTCOP (Long Term Care Ombudsman Program) office resources and advocates for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes; and NYConnects, trusted places for information and assistance about long term services and supports whether you are paying for services yourself, through insurance, or eligible for a government program.
New York State Government Building Energy Use Intensity Data: Beginning State Fiscal Year 2010

The Build Smart NY Program aims to increase energy efficiency of New York State government buildings. Build Smart NY was established by Executive Order 88 and mandates a reduction in energy consumption by 20% in government owned and operated buildings by 2020. Site utility data has been collected for all government buildings larger than 20,000 square feet and this has been converted to Source Energy Use Intensity (EUI) which is a ratio of Source Energy Use to gross square footage.  The Source EUI will be used as a performance metric to achieve the 20% reduction targets. The dataset represents a baseline of Source EUI for New York State government buildings at the baseline year of SFI 2010/2011; subsequent reports will demonstrate a progression to achieving a 20% energy reduction target.
Unemployment Insurance Average Duration: Beginning 2002

This dataset contains, by region and county, for each month from January 2002 to present, the number of New York State unemployment insurance average duration.

Average Duration is the average number of unemployment insurance weeks beneficiaries receive within their benefit year.

Data include only Regular Unemployment  Insurance(UI) excluding Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE), Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX), Shared Work (SW), Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP), 599.2 training, and federal extension programs.

Data are provided for the10 labor market regions, and 62 counties.
Shared Ride Reservations at Port Authority of NY NJ Airports: Beginning 2005

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey quarterly produces a data file and provides information on Shared Ride (airport transportation services by authorized vehicles) reservations. Shared Ride service is defined as multiple stop “door to door” services by authorized providers.  Although both reservation and passenger number for Shared Ride are simultaneously registered at the Port Authority’s Welcome Center when an individual makes a reservation, the Port Authority’s Ground Transportation Information System (GTIS) counts reservation numbers and passenger numbers separately as one reservation can have multiple passengers. This Shared Ride Reservation dataset reflects only the Shared Ride reservations.
City of Albany Budget Summary: 2013

This data summarizes the 2013 adopted budget for the City of Albany.  Over the years, we've consolidated or eliminated departments, cut personnel, refinanced debt, reduced departmental expenditures, extended the life of our landfill, successfully lobbied for increase State aid and identified new sources of revenue.  These actions are the blocks upon which this budget is built, as they continue to have a recurring benefit to our bottom line.  It is important to note that, in fact, 84% of this budget, exclusive of debt services, is related to personnel costs.  The remainder is related to essential operating services, such as utility expenses; building maintenance; insurance costs and the like.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Claims by Credit Type and Size of Earned Income: Beginning Tax Year 1994

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.
MTA Service Alerts: Beginning April 2020

Service alerts in the MTA system are generated to inform passengers of both scheduled and unscheduled events that affect the transit network. These events can range from planned maintenance and construction activities to unexpected incidents such as accidents, track maintenance or planned work and more. The process of creating alerts involves the continuous monitoring of the transit system, including station locations, track statuses, and external factors that might impact service. When a potential disruption is identified, an alert is generated to provide passengers with timely and accurate information about how their travel might be affected.
MTA Workplace Violence Labor Law Incidents: Beginning 2019

This dataset reflects the monthly number of employee-reported incidents of workplace violence, as defined by New York State Labor Law Section 27-B, against on-duty MTA employees. This dataset divides workplace violence incidents into groupings as reported pursuant to New York State Labor Law Section 27-B. The same data is available in the MTA Workplace Violence Penal Law Incidents dataset, which divides the data according to New York State Penal Law Related Offenses.
Energy Prices Per Physical Unit By Sector: Beginning 1970

New York Energy Prices presents retail energy price data. Energy prices are provided by fuel type in nominal dollars per specified physical unit for the residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors. This section includes a column in the price table displaying gross domestic product (GDP) price deflators for converting nominal (current year) dollars to constant (real) dollars. To convert nominal to constant dollars, divide the nominal energy price by the GDP price deflator for that particular year. Historical petroleum, electricity, coal, and natural gas prices were compiled primarily from the Energy Information Administration.

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SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) Facilities

The SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which is administered by the Department of Environmental Conservation (the Department), regulates stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity from a point source.  The MSGP covers thirty one different industrial sectors which include activities such as mining, land transportation, and scrap recycling.  The dataset displays information on facilities that have active MSGP coverage in New York State.   Information included in the data set include the facility’s name, address, contact information, industrial sector(s), discharging waterbody, and location of the facility’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.  For more information, please go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/62803.html.
State Park Trails

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 dataset is a shapefile of the mapped trails in NYS Parks.
State Nature Centers

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.  The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation operates several nature centers throughout the state. Visitors to our nature centers learn about the abundance of natural resources to be found in state parks. Our state parks and historic sites are hosts to scenic viewsheds, geologic features and both common and rare flora and fauna. For more information, visit http://nysparks.com/environment/nature-centers/default.aspx
Agricultural Districts

Information on Agricultural Districts is gathered from counties during the year and statistical tabulations and district maps are updated once a year during the months of January and February and represents a data summary snap shot for the year. Agricultural districts are established by local initiative consistent with the purpose of the Agricultural Districts Law to provide a locally initiated mechanism for the protection and enhancement of the State’s agricultural land. Farmers interested in adding land to a locally approved, state certified agricultural district should start with contacting their county planning representative to obtain an application form.
Personal Income Tax Filers, Summary Dataset 1 - Major Items by Liability Status and Place of Residence: Beginning Tax Year 2015

Beginning with tax year 2015, the Department of Taxation and Finance (hereafter “the Department”) began producing a new annual population data study file to provide more comprehensive statistical information on New York State personal income tax returns. The data are from full‐year resident, nonresident, and part‐year resident returns filed between January 1 and December 31 of the year after the start of the liability period (hereafter referred to as the “processing year”). The four datasets display major income tax components by tax year. This includes the distribution of New York adjusted gross income and tax liability by county or place of residence, as well as the value of deductions, exemptions, taxable income and tax before credits by size of income. In addition, three of the four datasets include all the components of income, the components of deductions, and the addition/subtraction modifications. 
Caution: The current datasets are based on population data. For tax years prior to 2015, data were based on sample data. Data customers are advised to use caution when drawing conclusions comparing data for tax years prior to 2015 and subsequent tax years. Further details are included in the Overview.
Hate Crimes by County and Bias Type: Beginning 2010

Under New York State’s Hate Crime Law (Penal Law Article 485), a person commits a hate crime when one of a specified set of offenses is committed targeting a victim because of a perception or belief about their race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation, or when such an act is committed as a result of that type of perception or belief. These types of crimes can target an individual, a group of individuals, or public or private property.
DCJS submits hate crime incident data to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Information collected includes number of victims, number of offenders, type of bias motivation, and type of victim.