THE NEW YORK STATE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL 

​JULY 4, 2026

USA 250th
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I am so pleased that the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission has been convened and will begin to do important work. I was proud to sponsor the New York State 250th Commemoration Act in 2022 to establish this Commission and ensure we energize the next generation of New Yorkers about the importance of the American Revolution and the pivotal role New York State played. I know this Commission’s work will help New Yorkers understand our complex history and the principles from the Revolution that we still carry today and honor the sacrifices made by countless patriots. I am particularly pleased Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins designated Connie Kehoe, executive director of Westchester250, to be a member of this Commission. I thank Governor Hochul for convening this meeting and the Commemoration Commission members for their dedication to honoring this tremendous milestone.”  - NYS State Senator Shelley B. Mayer
As we look to the national celebration of our 250 years as a nation, I am excited to that the newly established New York State 250th Commemoration Commission will be working to develop programming and sites that highlight all of the rich history of our state and which tell the story of the role New York has played in our national history. Here in Saratoga County, where in October 1777 the American patriots defeated the British Army for the first time in global history, we are looking forward to welcoming visitors from across the world who are coming to the United States to help us celebrate 250 years. I want to thank Governor Hochul for convening the Commission, and Randy Simons, Commissioner Pro Tempore of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Dr. Betty A. Rosa, Commissioner of Education, for their leadership of the Commission.” -NYS Assemblymember Carrie Woerner