Media Advisory: Governor Hochul Delivers 2026 State of the State Address
WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM
WHERE: Hart Theatre at The Egg
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12220
Governor Kathy Hochul will deliver her 2026 State of the State Address.
- All members of the media wishing to attend are required to have proper credentials. Event access can be requested via email at [email protected]. Please include a phone number, the name of your media outlet and specify whether you are registering as a reporter, videographer and/or photographer. *Please note, while we will do our best to accommodate as many news outlets as possible, event seating is limited.
- Media must RSVP by 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 11.
- Press credentials will be distributed outside Meeting Room 6 between 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM. Once credentials have been obtained, exit and re-entry will not be permitted. All media equipment will be screened at registration.
- Media will be held in a designated press area prior to being given access to the Hart Theatre. *Additional details regarding this time period will be provided prior to the event.
- Media will be escorted to the Hart Theatre between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. Once inside, media will need to remain in their seats until the conclusion of the program.
- There will be a mult box for video and audio recording. The throw will be approximately 40 feet.
Note: There will be Wi-Fi in the Hart Theatre, but bandwidth for transmitting purposes will be limited. Members of the media should bring their own air card. All details provided here are subject to change ahead of the event. Please look out for RSVP confirmation which will provide additional details and event updates leading up to the State of the State.
Live Trucks and Satellite Trucks:
Television stations wishing to bring live trucks will need to provide additional information. Trucks will be directed to designated parking areas near the Egg. Entrance to the concourse and convention hall can be accessed via the Plaza level staircase adjacent to the ice-skating rink.
Note: Only satellite trucks and live trucks are permitted on the Plaza. Station vehicles are not allowed on the Plaza and must find alternative parking. Satellite trucks and live trucks must be occupied at all times in case of emergency. Trucks cannot be left unattended without prior authorization from OGS.
Stations planning on sending live trucks should contact [email protected] by 10:00 AM on Monday, January 12 with the information below:
- Station Name
- Arrival Time
- Departure Time
- Truck License Plate Number
- Name of Truck Driver
- Driver's License Number for Truck Driver
- Mobile Phone for Driver