During Gun Violence Awareness Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation permanently establishing the New York State Office of Gun Violence Prevention, citing sharp declines in shootings statewide and vowing to protect progress as federal support for gun safety faces rollbacks.
The OGVP, created by executive order in 2021, is now codified in the FY26 budget and housed within the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The office will lead statewide efforts to coordinate violence reduction strategies across state and local agencies, conduct data analysis, and community groups working with individuals affected by gun violence.
