
This Week in New York State Government: July 18, 2025

Governor Hochul
- Governor Hochul Announces Next Round of Smart Growth Grants to Advance Sustainable Development in Adirondack and Catskill Park Communities
- Governor Hochul Convenes Cabinet Meeting on Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’ on New York State
- Governor Hochul Announces $20 Million State-of-the-Art Semiconductor Research Facility at Stony Brook University
- Governor Hochul Announces New York State Led the Nation in Use of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits in 2024
- Governor Hochul Deploys NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Wildland Firefighters to Assist with Colorado Wildfires
- Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Highlight Smartphone Restrictions in Nation’s Largest School System Starting This Fall
- Governor Hochul Announces Construction Is Underway on $270 Million 385-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn
- Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants to Support Veterans Organizations Statewide
- Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul re: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
- Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Extreme Heat Equipment Credit
- Governor Hochul Calls on President Trump, Congressional Leaders to Enhance Security and Protect Critical Infrastructure
- Governor Hochul Announces MTA on Track for Record Year of Ridership and Performance in 2025
- Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of NSTC EUV Accelerator at NY Creates’ Albany Nanotech Complex
- Taking Action on Tariffs: Governor Hochul Directs New York State Agencies to Report on Cost Increases and Supply Chain Disruptions Caused by Trump’s Tariffs
- Governor Hochul Highlights 2025-2026 Major Event Schedule at Olympic Regional Development Authority Venues
- Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Second Flyover Ramp as Part of the I-81 Viaduct Project
- Governor Hochul Unveils Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’ on New York State
- Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Project to Revitalize the Greater Binghamton Airport
- Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State’s Preparedness in the Face of Extreme Weather
Attorney General Letitia James
- Attorney General James Sues to Block Federal Rule Slashing Access to Affordable Health Care Coverage
- Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Conviction of Former Correction Captain for Social Security Fraud
- Attorney General James Defends Critical Immigration Services for Unaccompanied Children
- Attorney General James Sues FEMA for Cutting Bipartisan Funding for Natural Disasters
- Attorney General James Secures Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks
- Attorney General James Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Americans from Masked ICE Agents
- Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Freezing Billions in Education Funds
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Suffolk County
- Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in St. Lawrence County
- Attorney General James Secures $720 Million from Eight Drug Companies for Fueling the Opioid Crisis
- Attorney General James Successfully Defends New York’s Nation-Leading Gun Laws