Opposition from Hochul and her rival suggest that any effort to change the holiday at the state level would face a gubernatorial veto if ever passed by the Assembly and Senate, which are currently dominated by Democratic supermajorities. There is backlash that Columbus should be remembered more for his murderous role in exploiting Native Americans. Oppression of indigenous people in the Americas, to organize against current injustices and to celebrate indigenous resistance,” reads a legislative memo accompanying the bill. “Indigenous People’s Day reimagines Columbus Day and changes a celebration of colonialism into an opportunity to reveal historical truths about the genocide and Jessica Ramos (D-Queens) – both of whom claim indigenous roots – are hoping to move the proposal forward when the state Legislature reconvenes next year. Modern-day critics say Columbus should be remembered more for his murderous role in exploiting Native Americans while pursuing gold on behalf of the Spanish Empire.īill sponsors Assemblywoman Marcela Mitaynes (D-Brooklyn) and state Sen.

Kathy Hochul announced her opposition to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The comment comes nearly one year after Hochul bragged about issuing a gubernatorial proclamation commemorating “for the first time as a state” Indigenous Peoples’ Day, three days after issuing another proclamation honoring Columbus Day. “She looks forward to again marching in the Columbus Day Parade and proudly proclaiming Columbus Day this year, and she will continue to be a strong supporter of the Italian American community,” Crampton-Hays added. Hochul does not support eliminating Columbus Day,” said spokeswoman Hazel Crampton-Hays. “We generally do not comment on legislation that has not passed both houses, but Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her opposition Wednesday to legislation proposed by leftwing state lawmakers to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day – just hours after Republican nominee Rep. This legislation is so woke, and so politically fraught, that even the sitting Democratic governor and her Republican challenger agree it’s going nowhere. Hochul delivers $1M for new Little Italy museum after snub for Chinatown Italians slam Alessandra Biaggi for boosting removal of NYC Columbus statue

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