Yes. Nassau Community College has an Associates Degree Program. I’m sure there are others.
Yes! I graduated from SUNY Orange Newburgh 2012 their first graduating class.
Yes, there are. You can find two year programs mostly in Community Colleges. Please be aware that if you are seeking employment in NYC afterward that most hospitals are hiring at the baccalaureate level. Nursing homes are willing to hire associate nurses though pay would be much less. Most places, do however, offer tuition assistance so you could achieve a BSN while working, especially if you take online courses.
Yes, go to “op.nosed.gov” and you will find a list of state accredited Associate Degree Programs in the state.
There are a many 2 year nursing programs, but keep in mind in NYS, you require a BSN within 10 years of getting your associates degree.
First, where in New York are you looking. There are many 2 year programs in CUNY, SUNY and others in Upstate New York. You can check out the schools on line and see which suits you best. Good luck in your search and the best of luck in your studies as you pursue your Nursing career.