Exhibits: Public health in New York State

Throughout its history, New York State government has worked to protect, improve, and promote the health and well being of the state's citizens.  New York's governors, legislature, and administrative agencies have introduced programs aimed not just at protecting the health and safety of people currently living and working in the state, but also at preserving the state's natural environment and resources for generations to come.  New York's leadership and the responsiveness of its citizens, documented in the records of the New York State Archives, have been felt far beyond the borders of the state.