Juneteenth to Be Recognized as Official Holiday in New York Starting Next Year

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation making Juneteenth — the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States — a recognized holiday in New York State.

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“This new public holiday will serve as a day to recognize the achievements of the Black community, while also providing an important opportunity for self-reflection on the systemic injustices that our society still faces today.”

The holiday falls on June 19 and all state employees will get the day off starting next year.

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