This New York State annual report for the fiscal year 1972 describes the State's attainment of the objectives of its 1972 state plan for administering vocational education programs. A statistical overview of the current status of occupational education in New York State precedes the descriptions of program developments and accomplishments. Data were compiled from statistical reports, annual reports from the directors of area vocational centers, colleges and urban centers, and from state records of those units responsible for vocational education programs. The five major sections of this report are: (1) elementary and early secondary, (2) secondary, (3) post secondary, (4) adult, and (5) multilevel. Each section, except for the multilevel section, is further subdivided into three population groups served at each instructional level: (1) general, (2) disadvantaged, and (3) handicapped. Highlights of exceptional or model programs and two charts giving the geographical distribution of federal funds are presented. Various tables and graphs present the data. (AG)