Governor Hochul Announces Establishment of New York's First State Veterans Cemetery

Statement

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the establishment of New York's first-ever State Veterans Cemetery, made possible with the transfer of ownership of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery from Seneca County to the State and $2.8 million available from the National Cemetery Administration. First identified as the appropriate location in 2021, the Cemetery will ensure the State can provide dignified burial options for New York's veterans and their families. The State Division of Veterans' Services will oversee the cemetery, which has been renamed the New York State Veterans Cemetery -- Finger Lakes, in accordance with national standards for state veterans cemeteries.

"Our veterans have sacrificed more than many could ever imagine, and New York is proud to establish its first State Veterans Cemetery to honor their legacies and ensure they can rest in peace," Governor Hochul said. "There is no better place for this first of its kind cemetery than a location steeped in military history. We will never take our veterans for granted and we will ensure that they are taken care of in life and in death as we thank them for their selfless service."

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