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Working within the Federal Reserve System, the New York Fed implements monetary policy, supervises and regulates financial institutions and helps maintain the nation's payment systems.   More ››

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Introduction to the New York Fed Find out about the New York Fed's mission and the effects of its operations on the nation's economy.

Visiting the New York Fed See the world's largest accumulation of gold at our main office in the heart of New York City's financial district. Visitors can also learn about the Federal Reserve System's central banking functions.

PUBLICATIONS

2007 Annual Report Details the work of the New York Fed in 2007. Released May 2008

The Key to the Gold Vault Resting 50 feet below sea level, on the solid bedrock of Manhattan island, the Fed's vault contains billions of dollars worth of gold. Learn why so much of the world's gold is stored at the New York Fed. 24 pages / 774 kb