GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS STATE FLAGS TO BE LOWERED IN MEMORY OF MORE THAN 200 LIVES LOST AT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NIGHTCLUB
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the lives of more than 200 individuals who were killed in the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Multiple victims have been identified as New Yorkers.
“Our hearts break for our beloved neighbors in the Dominican Republic who are grieving a massive loss,” Governor Hochul said. “This week I have spoken to key leaders, including the Dominican Consul General in New York and Congressman Adriano Espaillat, to express our condolences and discuss ways to partner in the future. With more than 1 million people of Dominican descent in the Empire State, the ties between New York and the Dominican Republic remain unshakeable.”
New York has the largest Dominican population of any U.S. State. In recent years, Governor Hochul has expressed her support for the Dominican community and strengthened cultural and economic collaboration between New York State and the Dominican Republic. The Governor has highlighted $1.5 million in State funding for the Dominican Studies Institute at City College and established $12.5 million to create a Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture in northern Manhattan, because she believes New York would not be the community that it is without Dominican Americans.
Flags will be lowered from Sunrise on Saturday, April 12, to Sunset on Sunday, April 13.
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL IS DIRECTING FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON STATE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, THE DAY OF FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN NITA LOWEY’S MEMORIAL SERVICE
GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN NITA LOWEY
Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Through March 17
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of former Congresswoman Nita Lowey beginning immediately and through sunset on March 17, 2025.
“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, former Representative Nita Lowey,” Governor Hochul said. “As a freshman member of Congress, Nita helped show me ropes as I was learning how to navigate Washington. She was a tireless fighter for the State of New York and never stopped working to deliver for the people of Westchester and Rockland.”
Former Congresswoman Lowey served for 32 years in the House of Representatives, representing parts of the Hudson Valley. She died on March 15 in Harrison, New York, and is survived by her husband of 64 years, Stephen Lowey; her children Dana, Jackie and Douglas; and eight grandchildren.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS STATE FLAGS TO BE LOWERED ON THE DAY MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE BEING HELD FOR DR. HAZEL N. DUKES
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, on the day memorial services are being held for Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a longtime New York civil rights leader who died on March 1 at the age of 92.
Hazel Dukes was a civil rights activist and former president of the New York State NAACP. She fought for racial justice, education reform, and voting rights, becoming a prominent advocate for the African American community.
Flags Will Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State Facilities until sunset Monday, March 3rd
Governor Kathy Hochul today 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 at the age of 92.
"The leadership, courage and bravery of Hazel Dukes transformed New York for the better,” Governor Hochul said. “Her unwavering commitment to the fight for civil rights transformed lives and uplifted our communities. New York is forever indebted to her for the courage, strength, and love she brought to every battle.”
Hazel Dukes was a civil rights activist and former president of the New York State NAACP. She fought for racial justice, education reform, and voting rights, becoming a prominent advocate for the African American community.
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