Identifies natural leaders within the community and provides them with family life information and community development strategies, enabling them to educate peers and participate in community planning/development.

Insures the ongoing revitalization of the Bay Shore, Brentwood, and Central Islip downtowns. Their goals are to encourage merchants to renovate their storefronts, attract new business, strengthen existing business, and to create a pleasant atmosphere for shoppers.

Provides training and technical assistance to local governments and community organizations throughout the state, and helps local officials solve problems involving basic powers and duties, public works, municipal organization, planning, land use and regulatory controls, and community development. Services provided by the Division reflect New York's commitment to strengthening state and local partnerships to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.