+70
°
F
+74°
+58°
Niagara Falls
Thursday, 16
See 7-Day Forecast
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
Flags will be flown at half-staff across state Feb. 18 & day of Ottinger’s funeral service
Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Feb. 18, to honor the life and public service of former Congressman Richard L. Ottinger, who passed away Monday, Feb. 16, at the age of 97.
“Rep. Ottinger was a prolific public servant who believed in making New York a better state for all,” Hochul said. “A prominent environmental advocate throughout his time in Congress and into retirement, Rep. Ottinger led by example, fighting for a more sustainable and environmentally sound New York. I send my deepest condolences to the Ottinger family and all his loved ones.”
A leading environmental advocate, Ottinger served in Congress for 16 years, representing a majority of Westchester County. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1965, Ottinger served three full terms followed by a second decade of service beginning in 1975. Over the course of his life in public service, Ottinger championed efforts to clean up the Hudson River, curb pollution, and preserve New York’s vital natural resources.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
