2026 in New York

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See also:	History of New York 2026 in the United States

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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in New York .

Incumbents

State government

• Governor: Kathy Hochul (D)

Events

January

• January 1 – Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as Mayor of New York City. ^[1]
• January 3
  • Governor Kathy Hochul designates January as Muslim American Heritage Month in the state, citing the largest population of Muslim Americans in the country. ^[2]
  • Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is brought to New York to face federal charges after the American military captured him from Caracas. ^[3]
• January 6 – The Department of Health and Human Services announces it is halting $10 billion in social service programs to New York and four other Democratic states. ^[4]
• January 8 – District Judge Lorna G. Schofield rules that acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York John Sarcone is serving unlawfully. Sarcone had issued subpoenas about lawsuits New York Attorney General Letitia James had filed against Donald Trump. ^[5]
• January 12 – Thousands of nurses go on strike at several New York City hospitals, including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai, and Montefiore Einstein Medical Center. ^[6]
• January 14 – New York Attorney General Letitia James reaches a settlement with Betar US to cease intimidating pro-Palestinian protesters at protests and social media posts. Betar US also confirms plans to cease operations in New York. ^[7]
• January 24 – A gas explosion occurs at a high-rise in the Bronx, killing one person and injuring 14. ^[8]
• January 24–25 – January 2026 North American winter storm: Ten people die in New York City as the result of major snowstorms. ^[9]
• January 30 – A judge rules federal prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing Brian Thompson in December 2024. ^[10]
• January 31–February 3 – The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is held at Madison Square Garden. ^[11]

February

• February 6 – New York City Police Sergeant Erik Duran is convicted of manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, who crashed after Duran threw a drink cooler at Duprey's scooter during a drug sting in 2023. ^[12]

Scheduled

• November 3: 2026 New York state elections: ^[13]
  • 2026 New York State Comptroller election
  • 2026 New York State Assembly election
  • 2026 New York Attorney General election ^[14]
  • 2026 New York gubernatorial election
  • 2026 New York State Senate election
  • 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

Sports

• 2025–26 New York Knicks season ^[15]
• 2025–26 Buffalo Sabres season
• 2025 Buffalo Bills season
• 2026 Buffalo Bills season
• 2026 New York Mets season
• 2026 New York Yankees season
• 2025–26 Brooklyn Nets season
• 2025–26 New York Islanders season
• 2025–26 New York Rangers season

Deaths

• January 9: Nessa Hyams, 84, casting director ( The Exorcist , Blazing Saddles ) and television director ( Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman ). ^[16]

See also

• 2026 in the United States

References

1. Helmore, Edward (January 1, 2026). "Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City". The Guardian. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
2. Cavallaro, Nicolette (2026-01-03). "N.Y. marks historic first with proclamation recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month". Staten Island Live. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
3. Sisak, Michael R.; Neumeister, Larry; Tucker, Eric (January 5, 2026). "Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges". The Associated Press. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
4. Cook, Sara; Quinn, Melissa (January 6, 2026). "Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 Democratic states". CBS News. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
5. Hill, Michael (January 8, 2026). "Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James". The Associated Press. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
6. Shaffrey, Ted; Peltz, Jennifer; Martin, David R. (January 12, 2026). "Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals". The Associated Press. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
7. Geller, Adam (January 14, 2026). "New York AG settles with Jewish group she accused of intimidating pro-Palestinian activists". ABC News . Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
8. Collins, Dave (January 24, 2026). "Gas explosion, fire on top floors of New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14". The Associated Press. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
9. Gonella, Catina; Kriegstein, Brittany; Brand, David; Quigley, Liam; Del Valle, Verónica (January 26, 2026). "NYC digs out, goes remote for schools, probes 6 deaths possibly linked to frigid temps". The Gothamist. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
10. Sisak, Michael R.; Neumeister, Larry (January 30, 2026). "Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione". The Associated Press. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
11. Holtermann, Callie (February 3, 2026). "How to Watch the 2026 Westminster Dog Show". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
12. Marcelo, Philip (February 6, 2026). "New York City police officer convicted of manslaughter in cooler throwing death". The Associated Press. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
13. "New York elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
14. "Political Calendars". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
15. "KNICKS ANNOUNCE COACHING CHANGE | New York Knicks". knicks.com. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
16. Evans, Greg (2026-01-23). "Nessa Hyams Dies: Pathbreaking Casting Director Of 'The Exorcist' & 'Blazing Saddles', Director Of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' Was 84". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-03.