Governor Hochul directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the life and public service of former 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East President Gresham who passed away on May 8, at the age of 71 after a long illness.

Governor Hochul directed 11 New York State landmarks to illuminate in orange and blue Monday, June 8, ahead of the NBA Finals Game 3 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

Governor Hochul delivers remarks at the African American Clergy and Elected Officials meeting.

Governor Hochul directed 15 New York State landmarks to illuminate in orange and blue this evening, Thursday, June 4, in celebration of the New York Knicks Game 1 NBA finals victory against the San Antonio Spurs.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation designating June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Empire State.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation designating May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Governor Hochul attended a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at City Hall in Albany to honor fallen service members.

Governor Hochul today directed New York State landmarks to illuminate red, white and blue Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of the “Repose of the Fallen” Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project during a memorial and reinterment ceremony held in the Village of Lake George.

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the 5/14 remembrance ceremony to commemorate the lives lost and those impacted by the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo on May 14, 2022.