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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