On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Rebellion changed the course of LGBTQ+ history. In the decades since, New York State has led the way in recognizing the strengths of its diverse culture. Today, the LGBTQ+ community and their allies are still actively fighting for and championing LGBTQ+ rights in New York and the nation.
Advocates continue to press for LGBTQ+ rights, including improved access to health care, accommodation in schools, and shelter, as well as the basic human right to live freely as oneself.
The 2026 Pride Month exhibition, Power & Policy, explores over five decades of policy development and highlights the continued fight by LGBTQ+ communities for an equitable, safe, and healthier New York.
In 1960, New York State created the Office of General Services (OGS). The new office streamlined government operations, improved access to services, and strengthened stewardship of public-owned assets and resources–guiding principles that have led OGS for the past 65 years.
Looking back, OGS has evolved into one of New York's largest and most diverse agencies–one that is dedicated more than ever to its core mission of providing efficient and effective services for all New Yorkers. Today, OGS employs more than 2,000 people: a multitalented group of forward thinkers and doers with expertise in everything from construction to event planning and beyond.
Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, one eastbound lane of the arterial roadway will be closed for repairs, and a temporary roadway will be used for traffic merging onto I-787 and Routes 9/20. Westbound traffic will not be impacted during this period, and entry to P1, P2, and P3 parking lots will not be obstructed.
