The government of the U.S. state of New York, which includes its legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The executive branch is headed by the Governor and oversees numerous state agencies responsible for public services, administration, and policy implementation. The legislative branch consists of the bicameral New York State Legislature, comprising the Senate and Assembly. The judicial branch is administered by the chief judge of the Court of Appeals, the chief administrative judge, and the Office of Court Administration. The state is subdivided into counties, cities, towns, and villages, which provide local government services. The structure is defined by the New York State Constitution, with the capital in Albany.