NY AG James

NY AG James

@NewYorkStateAG

Official Twitter account of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office.

New York https://ag.ny.gov/ Joined 2010-04-13 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

558,022

Followers

2,023

Following

4,698

Tweets

3,068.8

Avg Engagement

3,625

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @NewYorkStateAG's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-04-13
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:New York

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2,500.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:568.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account maintains strong engagement with its followers, as evidenced by the high average likes and retweets. Its breaking news format likely drives significant interaction and attention.

2,500.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

568.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

8,123,389

Total Likes

1,847,211

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

411

Median Likes

106

Median Retweets

1,512

75th Percentile

334,656

Top Tweet

5.5

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

61.2%

Original

26.0%

Replies

5.8%

Retweets

7.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

42.2%

With Links

23.8%

With #Tags

34.3%

With @Mentions

3.3%

With Emojis

225

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.43

Reply/Original Ratio

1.19

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

82.2%

Weekday Posts

17.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#covid19 (224) #breaking (48) #coronavirus (44) #2020census (35) #aca (31) #lgbtq (19) #pride (19) #daca (17) #vote (13) #neverforget (12)

Most Mentioned

@newyorkstateag (77) @ag (71) @nypdnews (45) @tishjames (45) @nycmayor (40) @nra (34) @nygovcuomo (31) @epa (30) @potus (26) @govkathyhochul (19)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,987 (61%)
Replies 846 (26%)
Retweets 190 (6%)
Quote Tweets 226 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 190 retweets (6% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes the general public, legal professionals, and media outlets interested in legal developments. The account also reaches individuals concerned with issues of corruption and accountability.

Average

Audience Quality

21.6%

Suspicion Index

25.4%

Low-Quality %

62

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

41.6%

Empty Bio

14.8%

<10 Tweets

16.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

45.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.2%

No URL

9.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

42,763,322

Total Potential Reach

62

Median Follower Reach

268

75th Percentile Reach

10.6%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

69.0%

Creators

34,489 accounts

16.3%

Consumers

8,128 accounts

14.8%

Dormant

7,383 accounts

747

Verified Followers

1.49% of total

8.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (779) New York, NY (373) New York, USA (352) California, USA (307) USA (303) Los Angeles, CA (268) Washington, DC (219) Florida, USA (210) Brooklyn, NY (205) New York (201)

1,475

Verified Followers

1.47% of total

10,675

Protected Accounts

10.67% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@hirox246 2,383,880 Author Books, Comedy, Effort
@ananavarro 2,006,293 Political Commentator Politics, Media, Identity
@johncusack 1,762,371 Actor Movies, Activism, Elephants
@donlemon 1,420,806 - -
@peteyorn 1,222,010 Musician Music, Livestream, Covers
@1pcornwell 1,188,519 Author crime, mystery, writing
@greta 1,182,808 Host Politics, Journalism, Television
@SBF_FTX 1,076,716 CEO Cryptocurrency, Trading, Innovation
@NOH8Campaign 801,792 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@claudiacisneros 643,530 Journalist Feminism, Human Rights, Climate Change

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (4,260) mom (3,350) lover (3,095) life (2,728) retired (2,311) proud (2,165) dms (2,141) democrat (2,044) wife (1,990) blue (1,905)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (1,180) #resist (970) #voteblue (638) #bluecrew (498) #blacklivesmatter (334) #fbr (279) #lgbtq (255) #prochoice (217) #resister (214) #resistance (161)

60,488

Followers With Bio

39,512

Followers Without Bio

60.49%

% With Bio

39.51%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

1,139,085

Combined Engagement

941,201

Total Likes

197,884

Total Retweets

227,817

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Legal Accountability Public Investigations High-Profile Cases Political Corruption Breaking News Legal Transparency
NY AG James
@NewYorkStateAG

#BREAKING: I filed a lawsuit to dissolve the National Rifle Association for years of self-dealing and illegal conduct. The @NRA is fraught with fraud and abuse. No organization is above the law.

2020-08-06
Retweets: 60,280 Likes: 274,376 Engagement: 334,656
NY AG James
@NewYorkStateAG

Today, I filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump for engaging in years of financial fraud to enrich himself, his family, and the Trump Organization.  There aren't two sets of laws for people in this nation: former presidents must be held to the same standards as everyday Americans.

2022-09-21
Retweets: 44,692 Likes: 242,123 Engagement: 286,815
NY AG James
@NewYorkStateAG

When you stop violating the rights and liberties of all New Yorkers, we will stand down. Until then, we have a duty and responsibility to defend the Constitution and the rule of law. BTW, I file the lawsuits, not the Governor. https://t.co/tsOLeEgiQp

2020-02-13
Retweets: 38,098 Likes: 152,652 Engagement: 190,750
NY AG James
@NewYorkStateAG

#BREAKING: A judge just ruled that Eric Trump can no longer delay an interview under oath with my office as part of our ongoing investigation into financial dealings of the Trump Organization. Eric Trump must interview with my office by October 7th, 2020.

2020-09-23
Retweets: 30,008 Likes: 136,936 Engagement: 166,944
NY AG James
@NewYorkStateAG

We are taking legal action to force Donald Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., and Ivanka Trump to comply with our investigation into the Trump Organization’s financial dealings. No one in this country can pick and choose if and how the law applies to them.

2022-01-19
Retweets: 24,806 Likes: 135,114 Engagement: 159,920

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares breaking news about high-profile legal cases, indicating a focus on real-time updates and public accountability. It targets a broad audience interested in legal and political developments, including the general public and media. The use of hashtags and direct mentions of organizations like the NRA and Trump highlights its role in public legal discourse.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 558,022
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @NewYorkStateAG reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 558,022 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 3,068.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025