
This Week in New York State Government: July 25, 2025

Governor Hochul
- Governor Hochul Announces LIRR Shatters Post-Pandemic Ridership Record
- Governor Hochul Announces Designations to Appellate Division Courts
- Governor Hochul Highlights Distraction-Free Schools Momentum as Approximately 300 School Districts Across New York Submit Their Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions
- ICYMI: Governor Hochul’s Op-Ed in the Usa Today Network: New York Must and Will Embrace Advanced Nuclear Power to Fuel Our Future
- Keeping Kids Safe: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation at Buffalo Bills Training Camp Requiring Public Schools to Have Cardiac Emergency Response Plans
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $9.1 Million in Funding for Western New York Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $1.5 Million in Funding for Oneida County Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Funding for Central New York Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $1.6 Million in Funding for Southern Tier Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.4 Million in Funding for Hudson Valley Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $6.3 Million in Funding for Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.1 Million in Funding for Capital Region Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $500,000 to Support Jefferson County’s Efforts to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Governor Hochul, Secretary Rodham Clinton and #HalfTheStory Establish First Teen Tech Council for New York, Providing Authentic Youth Perspectives on Distraction-Free School Initiative
- Governor Hochul Announces Over $5 Million Digital Equity Grant Opportunity to Expand Internet Use and Skills Statewide
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces $36 Million to Law Enforcement Agencies in 28 Communities to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
- Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million and Signs Legislation to Make It More Affordable to Protect Water Quality from Failing Septic Systems
- Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade in the Town of Westport to Safeguard Lake Champlain and Support Regional Tourism
- Governor Hochul Announces New Nation-Leading Cybersecurity Regulations, Launches Grant Program and Technical Assistance to Support Water Infrastructure Security and Resilience
- Governor Hochul Announces New York’s Participation in Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes
- Governor Hochul and MTA Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Announcement of 12 New Stations Included in Accessibility Expansion
- Governor Hochul Announces Additional $200 Million Environmental Bond Act Funding Now Available for Zero-Emission School Buses
- Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $24 Million 53-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Seneca Falls
- Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Highlights Next Phase of STAR Tax Relief Going to Millions of New Yorkers This Summer and Fall
- Governor Hochul, Amtrak and New York State Department of Transportation Announce Tickets Now on Sale for Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair
- Governor Hochul Announces Best MTA Summer Week Since 2019 After Hitting Four Million Subway Riders Three Days in a Row
- Governor Hochul Announces One-Stop-Shop for Military, Veterans, and Family Members Interested in SUNY
- Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul, NYSUT and Capital Region School Districts Highlight Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions This Fall
- Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul re: Jason McGlone
- Governor Hochul Announces Metropolitan Transportation Authority Has Installed Protective Platform Barriers at Over 50 Subway Stations
- Unplug and Play: Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for Swimming Facility and Additional New Developments at Sojourner Truth State Park
- Governor Hochul Joins U.S. Representative Pat Ryan to Sound the Alarm on Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’
- Governor Hochul Highlights Distraction-Free Schools Momentum as Nearly 150 School Districts Across New York Submit Their Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions
- Cheers! Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2025 New York Wine Classic
Attorney General Letitia James
- Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Gutting Critical Social Services
- Attorney General James Sues St. Lawrence County Gun Shop for Violating Gun Safety Laws
- Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Livingston County