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Is the Flag at Half Staff in New York Today?
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State source last checked: Sep 13, 2026, 2:29 PM ET
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About today's flag status in New York
Neither the current federal status nor New York's state-specific status could be verified. Check the official sources before acting. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in New York. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
Detected orders
Recent half-staff events in New York
| Order and reason | Effective | End | Article / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Retired Environmental Conservation Police Officer Ronald J. Bosela | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York StateFallen Retired Environmental Conservation Police Officer Ronald J. Bosela | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State | Apr 25, 2026, 12:00 AM ET | until sunset on April 25, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Major Sorffly Davius | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York StateMajor Sorffly Davius | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State | Mar 27, 2026, 12:00 AM ET | until sunset on July 20, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in New York?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at New York government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.
Order details
How half-staff orders work in New York
An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.
Jurisdiction
Federal vs. New York orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A New York governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.
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Official New York flag information
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