Counties: Working for You

April is National County Government Month

New York State Counties deliver vital programs and services to the people in their communities. They are at the heart of our state, working directly with and for their residents. 

Read 101 Ways Counties Serve New Yorkers and Strengthen the Quality of Their Communities.

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For a custom Working for You seal with your county's name, email ncorreia@nysac.org

View County Government Month resources from the National Association of Counties.

Counties Work for You

The original purpose of county governments was straight forward: counties built roads, protected residents, and delivered social service programs.

Today's counties do all of those things, and much more. Counties provide hundreds of services, from public health to public safety, from supporting local industries to delivering state programs. 

Counties pass resolutions, ordinances, and local laws. Counties are often the first to fight against societal challenges such as drugs and environmental hazards. 

Counties deliver meals on wheels, provide support for families, youth, and senior citizens, run parks and recreation programs, promote local tourism, and cultivate community. 

Counties make a difference to the people of New York State in ways large and small, every day. 

From our counties:

• 101 Ways Chautauqua County Serves
• 101 Ways Erie County Government Serves 
• 101 Ways Ontario County Serves

In the news:

• "101 Ways Counties Serve New York"  - NYSAC on WNBC-TV