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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed flags on all State government buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of former Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari. When and where the directive applies The Governor’s November 13 announcement specifies State government buildings throughout New York. The observance lasts for the daylight hours of November 14, using local sunrise and sunset times in New York (Eastern Standard Time …

Status checked November 7, 2026, at 10:22 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Idaho’s official flag-status page continues to list both the U.S. and Idaho flags at half-staff. Governor Brad Little issued the directive on November 5 to honor Joseph Wyatt Gates of Raft River, a firefighter who died in the line of duty in Cassia County. This is an update on an existing Idaho directive, not a new nationwide order. When should flags return to full staff? The governor’s announcement says the lower …

U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex are to fly at half-staff on November 5, 2026, honoring former state Representative and Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the order on November 4. Dates and locations Half-staff: November 5, 2026. Return to full staff: November 6, 2026. Flags: U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex. The announcement gives no exact lowering or return time. Its direction is limited to the Capitol Complex, not …

At FORTISVEX, we understand the importance of honoring those who have sacrificed for our country. When a tragedy strikes and a fallen hero needs to be remembered, flying the American flag at half-staff is a common way of showing respect. However, there may be instances where you are unable to lower your flag. This could be due to the type of flagpole. In such cases, attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. In accordance with the American Legion, a …

Flying the American flag at half-staff is a visible expression of mourning and remembrance. The essential sequence is simple: raise the flag to the peak first, lower it to half-staff, and return it to the peak before taking it down for the day. The timing depends on the occasion and the applicable official notice. Half-staff at a glance Check the notice: confirm the dates, times and locations it covers. Raise first: hoist the flag briskly to the peak for an instant, then lower it to half-staff …