
This Week in New York State Government: February 28, 2025

Governor Hochul
- Governor Hochul Announces Request for Proposals to Transform Underutilized Hell’s Kitchen Site Near Intrepid Museum into Vibrant Mixed-Use Development
- Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Consent Award to End Work Stoppage at State Correctional Facilities
- Governor Hochul Announces New York City Winner of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
- Governor Hochul Announces Southern Tier Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
- Creating Jobs with Clean Energy: Governor Hochul Announces Approval of 25th Renewable Energy Project by New York State Over Four Years
- Governor Hochul Announces $80 Million in Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Funds to Support Resiliency Initiatives
- Governor Hochul Expands Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment for New Yorkers
- Governor Hochul Announces Historic Proposals to Improve Workers’ Access to Medical Treatment
- Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Flushing Line Passageway at Grand Central Terminal
- Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 433-Unit Affordable Housing Project in East Harlem
- Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces $19.5 Million Commitment to Fight Crime and Support Law Enforcement in Albany
- Governor Hochul to Federal Workers: Here in New York, We Say ‘You’re Hired’
- Governor Hochul Announces $500,000 for Capital Improvements for the Expansion of South End Children’s Cafe
- Governor Hochul Announces Three Agency Commissioner Nominees
- Statement from Communications Director Anthony Hogrebe re: Lt. Gov. Delgado
- Governor Hochul Announces Metro-North to Operate First-in-the-Nation Battery- and Electric-Powered Locomotives for Penn Station Access
- Expanding Higher Education: Governor Hochul Announces 22 Community Colleges Awarded More Than $1 Million to Support Adult Learners
- Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to Be Lit in Blue and Yellow and Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Support of Ukraine
- Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul re: Optimum and MSG Networks
- Governor Hochul Announces State Landmarks to Be Illuminated Orange in Honor of Children Killed in Hamas Captivity
- Governor Hochul Announces $90 Million Plan to Expand Historic Empire AI Consortium and Enhance Computing Power for Public Good on Behalf of New Yorkers
- Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Restore Public Trust in New York City’s Municipal Government Leadership
Attorney General Letitia James
- Attorney General James Stands with Service Members in Constitutional Challenge to Transgender Military Ban
- Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring in Western New York
- Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Jeremy Bennett
- Attorney General James Urges Social Security Administration to Maintain Hudson Valley Offices
- Local Leaders Support Attorney General James’ Call to Maintain Social Security Administration Offices in the Hudson Valley
- Attorney General James Announces Indictment of Queens Residents for Deed Theft and Forgery Scam That Stole Over $1.5 Million from Elderly Queens Resident
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Daniel Rivera
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on the Death of Woody Smith
- Attorney General James Secures $16.75 Million from DoorDash for Cheating Delivery Workers Out of Tips
- Attorney General James Announces $970,000 in Grants to Fund Fair Housing Programs in the Capital Region
- Attorney General James Issues Joint Statement on Lawsuit to Preserve Funding for Medical and Public Health Research Ahead of Hearing
- Attorney General James Stands with Transgender Youth Against Discriminatory Executive Orders
Comptroller DiNapoli
- DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
- DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
- DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended to Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
- State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits