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New York State Remembers the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2016
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ISSUE:
- Memorial Observance
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For more information on how New York State is paying tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please visit the New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Memorial Observance website: www.nyking.org.
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