The New York Senate Goes Hi-Tech

I’ve received the following notice from a few people – looks like the NY State Senate will be unveiling a new website and some other online initiatives tomorrow. I plan to attend and will grab whatever information I can. Here’s the full announcement:

Imagine a State where you could find out what your government is up to  with just one click of the mouse.

What if that State were New York That is the goal of the new New York Senate’s website http://NYSenate.gov.

Though we live in the 21st century, most government bodies remain  stuck in the technological dark ages. No longer. Under the leadership  and vision of Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, your New York Senate is  undertaking a series of reforms that will shift the way New York State  government operates. Rules reform was the first step and the goal of 
these reforms is to return government to the people of New York.

Now with unprecedented openness, Long-awaited transparency, and an  invitation for all New Yorkers to participate in the legislative  process the new Senate website will facilitate an unprecedented shift  in power into YOUR hands.

On Thursday, May 7th, we invite you to a special press conference to  learn about your new website and the many other innovations your New  York Senate is undertaking.

Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Simultaneous press conference in New York City and The Capitol
NYC – 250 Broadway, 14th Floor Hearing Room
Albany – The Capitol Building, Room 328
Online – http://www.nysenate.gov
Time 11:15AM Eastern

Your New York Senate’s new Twitter and Facebook accounts will also  formally launch that same day. Follow @NYSenate for updates or send us  questions via @NYSenate.