Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Queen Elizabeth II

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on Friday, September 9 in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Queen Elizabeth II was a force on the world stage for decades and an inspiring female leader who leaves a lasting legacy," Governor Hochul said. "New York joins the people of the United Kingdom and all those who are mourning in honoring her life, and we send our prayers to her family."