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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Public Policy Forum
January 19, 2026 | 2:44 PM ESTGovernor Hochul delivered remarks at the National Action Network Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Public Policy Forum.
BAM's Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026 | 3:03 PM ESTGovernor Hochul delivered remarks at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Landmarks Illuminated for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19, 2026 | 10:13 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that 17 New York State landmarks will be lit red, green and black tonight, January 19, 2026, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Dr. King’s enduring message of nonviolence, hope, equality and justice.
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Governor Hochul signed legislation S.6238A/A.5791A to clearly define the term “mass shooting” to assist emergency response measures and ensure communities have access to the emergency funding and resources needed in the aftermath of a mass shooting.
Governor Hochul signed legislation S.214A/A.2105A to expand eligibility to victim compensation funds for victims and survivors of crime.
Governor Hochul issued a letter to the presidents of colleges and universities across the State of New York saying calls for genocide made on college campuses are a violation of New York State Human Rights Law as well as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at Shabbat Services at Temple Israel in Albany.
La gobernadora Hochul instó a los neoyorquinos de todo el estado a prepararse para un importante sistema climático que se pronostica traerá lluvias, ráfagas de viento y nieve a la mayoría de las áreas.
Governor Hochul announced a new state law will take effect that protects credit card holders from losing earned credit card rewards.
Governor Hochul announced the opening of two adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the Capital Region – the first in the region to be supported by the New York Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund.
La gobernadora Hochul firmó un paquete legislativo para fortalecer la atención médica en elestado de Nueva York. La legislación S.1839A/A.2609A requiere que el Consejo de Equidad en Saludasesore al Comisionado del Departamento de Salud sobre la anemia de células falciformes y creerecomendaciones para promover la detección y detección de células falciformes.
Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers across the state to prepare for a major weather system that is forecast to bring rain, gusty winds, and snow to most areas.
Governor Hochul announced that once completed, the facility is expected to generate enough clean energy to power over 16,500 homes.