Executive Press Releases

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Signs Two Pieces of Landmark Legislation to Protect New Yorkers Against the Harmful Effects of Commercial Herbal Product Known as Kratom

Dec 22, 2025

Governor Hochul Signs Two Pieces of Landmark Legislation to Protect New Yorkers Against the Harmful Effects of Commercial Herbal Product Known as Kratom

Dec 22, 2025

Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million in Capital Funding Available for Volunteer Fire Departments

Dec 22, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Selection of Heatherwood Communities to Transform State-Owned Conklin Street Site in East Farmingdale into 495-Unit Mixed-Income Housing Development

Dec 22, 2025

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on WABC Radio’s “Cats & Cosby”

Dec 22, 2025

Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Require AI Frameworks for AI Frontier Models

Dec 22, 2025

Attorney General James Secures $150 Million from Mercedes for Cheating Emissions Standards and Misleading Consumers

Dec 22, 2025

Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Protecting Youth Mental Health Services

Dec 22, 2025

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Defend Critical Consumer Protection Efforts

Dec 22, 2025

DiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs

Dec 22, 2025

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

Dec 20, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Latest Milestone in Transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse

Dec 20, 2025

Attorney General James, Senator Comrie, and Assemblymember Lasher Celebrate Signing of Historic Consumer Protection Law

Dec 20, 2025

Attorney General James Celebrates New Nation-Leading Shield Law Protections for Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

Dec 20, 2025

Governor Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford Announce Landmark Agreement to Support Advanced Nuclear Technology

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $453 Million in Grants to Make Local Water Infrastructure Improvements Affordable Statewide

Dec 19, 2025

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford Announce Landmark Agreement to Support Advanced Nuclear Technology

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Improve New York’s Sexual Offense Evidence Tracking System

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Directs Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighter and Commissioner for the Phoenicia Fire District Michael Ryan

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislation to Improve Safety, Security and Accountability Within New York’s Prisons

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Utility Subsidy That Passes the Buck for New Residential Gas Hookups to All Customers

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Require AI Frameworks for AI Frontier Models

Dec 19, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces $67 Million Available to Protect New York Farmland

Dec 19, 2025

Attorney General James Wins Court Order Protecting Critical Funding to Fight Homelessness

Dec 19, 2025

Safer Subways: Governor Hochul Announces Subway Crime on Track to Reach Lowest Levels in a Generation in 2025

Dec 18, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of New York’s First Hotel-to-Affordable Housing Conversion Project

Dec 18, 2025

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Safer Subways: Governor Hochul Announces Subway Crime on Track to Reach Lowest Levels in a Generation in 2025

Dec 18, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 100 Acres Added to Broad Cove Preserve in Suffolk County

Dec 18, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Excelsior Scholarship Application Open for Spring 2026

Dec 18, 2025

Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Expanding New York City Police Pension Benefits for Surviving Spouses

Dec 18, 2025

Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Counseling for Law Enforcement

Dec 18, 2025

Governor Hochul Urges Caution as Strong Winds, Rain and Thunderstorms Move Across New York

Dec 18, 2025

Attorney General James Secures $45 Million for Underpaid Home Health Aides

Dec 18, 2025

Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration Proposal Attacking Access to Gender-Affirming Care

Dec 18, 2025

Attorney General James Secures Refunds for New Yorkers Wrongfully Charged for Free COVID-19 Testing and HIV Screening Services

Dec 18, 2025

Attorney General James Secures Conviction of Nursing Home Worker for Stealing Over $60,000 from Resident

Dec 18, 2025

DiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate

Dec 17, 2025

DiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget

Dec 17, 2025

ICYMI: Governor Hochul’s Op-Ed in The Times Union: Why I’m Supporting Medical Aid in Dying

Dec 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Reaches Agreement With State Legislature to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York

Dec 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Highlights More Than $66 Million Dedicated to Locally-Sourced School Food Programs Since 2021, Reaching More Than 1.1 Million Students

Dec 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Construction Has Begun on Edelweiss Dairy’s $34 Million Expansion in Cattaraugus County

Dec 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Major Congestion Pricing-Funded Subway Improvement Projects Moving Forward

Dec 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Secures Physical Disaster Declaration From U.S. Small Business Administration for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses Impacted by November Fire in Mount Vernon

Dec 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $12.6 Million in Environmental Justice Grants for New and Enhanced Education Centers

Dec 17, 2025

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Reaches Agreement With State Legislature to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York

Dec 17, 2025

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Jumaane Wright

Dec 17, 2025

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Rockland County

Dec 17, 2025

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

Dec 16, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces $75 Million Strategic Partnership Between NY Creates and SCREEN to Strengthen U.S. and Japan Semiconductor R&D Collaboration

Dec 16, 2025