Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S.5369/A.6462) changing New York State history month from November to October.
“New York has deep historical roots and a cultural uniqueness, and history month is a great time to explore them,” Governor Cuomo said in a n announcement sent to the press. “Given that many historic sites and cultural organizations are closed in November, it makes sense to designate October as our state’s history month – giving people more opportunities to experience and learn about New York’s contributions to our nation’s progress and the arts.” [Read more…] about NYS History Month Moved to October