Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration on Thursday sought to further sever New York's economic ties to Russia through American companies that continue to do business there. 

Hochul's latest executive order is meant to bar state agencies, as well as state authorities, from contracting with any entities that are doing business in Russia in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. 

"We're continuing to put the pressure on," Hochul said. 

New York, along with other states, have sought to leverage their economic power in the wake of the invasion and on top of international sanctions following the invasion that have restrained Russia's economy. 

The governor previously approved orders meant to limit New York's business ties to Russia by ending state contracts with Russian-based entities. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is also moving to identify state pension fund investments in Russian entities and divest.

State lawmakers have also called for legislation meant to further distance New York economically from Russia. Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature have also called on state officials to provide material support to Ukranian resistance efforts. 

Hochul said New York will be using "blockchain analytics" to identify domestic companies that continue to have financial interests in Russia. She compared the effort to 1980s-era boycotts and sanctions of the apartheid government in South Africa when she was in college.  

"I know impact of what a college can do, but I know the power and influence New York has as well," Hochul said. 

New York officials have also said refugees from the conflict will be welcomed in the state.