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La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que la Oficina de Servicio y Participación Cívica de Nueva York llevará el nombre de la Dra. Hazel N. Dukes, la legendaria líder neoyorquina de los derechos civiles.

Governor Hochul announced that the Office of Service and Civic Engagement will be named to honor civil rights leader Dr. Hazel N. Dukes.

Earlier, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the funeral service of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, the longtime New York civil rights leader who died March 1 at the age of 92.

Governor Hochul directed landmarks across the State to be lit purple in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.

Governor Hochul was a guest on WBLS’ “Open Line”.

Governor Hochul directed flags to be lowered at half staff to honor the life of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, the longtime New York civil rights leader who died this morning at the age of 92.

Governor Hochul directed State landmarks to be illuminated in blue and yellow and directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, February 24 in recognition of the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Governor Hochul announced New York State landmarks will be lit orange this evening to honor the memories of Ariel and Kfir Bibas.

Governor Hochul announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of Binghamton firefighter John R. Gaudet.

Governor Hochul marched in the Flushing Chinese Business Association’s Lunar New Year parade.