Albany, NY - December 6, 2013 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched a statewide toy, coat and school supplies holiday giving drive to benefit families in need throughout New York.
"New Yorkers have a long tradition of generosity and charity, particularly during the holidays when we have always come together to support our neighbors and those who need our help the most,” said Governor Cuomo. “As we celebrate with family and friends this holiday season, I encourage all New Yorkers to remember those less fortunate and pitch in whatever they are able by donating clothing, toys, or school supplies to help bring some much-needed relief and cheer to families in need.”
The Office of General Services (OGS) has set up drop-off locations across the state for businesses and individuals to bring the toys, coats and school supplies, which will be distributed to families in underserved communities throughout the state.
The drop-off locations are as follows:
| Alfred E. Smith Building | 80 South Swan Street, Albany NY |
| New York State Capitol | Washington Avenue, Albany NY |
| Empire State Plaza Main Concourse | Harriman Campus, 1220 Washington Ave., Albany 12226 |
| Harriman Campus Building 8 | Harriman Campus, 1220 Washington Ave., Albany 12226 |
| Harriman Campus Building 12 | Harriman Campus, 1220 Washington Ave., Albany 12226 |
| Senator Hughes State Office Building | 333 E. Washington Street, Syracuse NY 13202 |
| Dulles State Office Building | 317 Washington Street, Watertown NY 13601 |
| Perry B. Duryea State Office Building | 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 |
| Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building | 163 West 125th Street, New York NY 10027 |
| Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building | 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn NY 11217 |
| 328 State Street | 328 State Street, Schenectady NY 12305 |
| NYS Lottery Office | One Broadway Center, Schenectady NY 12305 |
| NYS Dept of Transportation | 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205 |
| NYS Environmental Conservation | 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt State Office Building | 4 Burnett Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
| Binghamton State Office Building | 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 |
| Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building | 65 Court Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 |