2021 in New York

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See also:	History of New York 2021 in the United States

The following is a list of events of the year 2021 in New York.

Incumbents

State government

• Governor: Andrew Cuomo (D)
• Governor: Kathy Hochul (D)

Events

• January 1 – The Moynihan Train Hall was opened at the western end of Pennsylvania Station.^[1][2]
• March 21 – The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalized recreational cannabis for adults statewide.^[3]
• May 21 – Little Island at Pier 55 opened as a public park within Hudson River Park.^[4]
• August 18 – Tropical Storm Fred brought severe flooding in Steuben County.^[5]
• August 18 – The New York State Fair after being canceled in 2020, with a lengthened time of 18 days.^[6]
• August 22 – Hurricane Henri made landfall and brought record breaking rainfall to New York City.^[7]
• August 23 – Andrew Cuomo resigns from office while in the midst of an impeachment.^[8][9]
• August 24 – Kathy Hochul is sworn into office after the resignation of Andrew Cuomo.^[8]
• September 1 – Remnants of Hurricane Ida brought flash flooding emergencies to New York.^[10]
• September 11 – New York observed the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with ceremonies at the World Trade Center site.^[11]
• September 13 – The Met Gala returns after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[12]
• September 14 – Broadway theatre reopens after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[13]
• November 7 – 2021 New York City Marathon returns after being canceled in 2020.^[14]
• December 11 – New York City FC won its first Major League Soccer title after defeating the Portland Timbers.^[15]

See also

• 2021 in the United States

References

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2. "Moynihan Train Hall Finally Opens in Manhattan". NBC New York. 2021-01-01. Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
3. Mendez, Rich (2021-03-30). "New York State Senate passes bill to legalize recreational weed". CNBC. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
4. Kilgannon, Corey (2018-12-07). "What's That Strange New Thing Rising in the Hudson River?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
5. "Two Tropical Systems in a Week". Retrieved 14 January 2026.
6. "FIND YOUR GREAT - The Great New York State Fair!". Archived from the original on 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
7. Newman, Andy (2021-08-23). "2 Months of Rain in a Day and a Half: New York City Sets Records". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
8. Reyes, Yacob (August 24, 2021). "Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor". Axios. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
9. Watson, Kathryn (August 10, 2021). "Who is Kathy Hochul, New York's soon-to-be first female governor?". CBS News. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
10. Greene, Leonard (September 1, 2021). "Devastating Tropical Storm Ida heading to New York City with threats of flash flooding and tornadoes". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
11. Cronk, Terri Moon (11 September 2021). "Biden Calls Unity America's Greatest Strength on 9/11 20th Anniversary". Retrieved 14 January 2026.
12. "Met Gala 2021: Date, Theme and Seating Chart for This Year's Event". MSN. September 10, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
13. Evans, Greg (May 5, 2021). "Broadway To Reopen Sept. 14, Says Gov. Andrew Cuomo; Broadway League "Cautiously Optimistic"". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
14. "New York City Marathon Will Return in November". The New York Times. May 17, 2021. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
15. "New York City Football Club Announces City Hall Ceremony to Celebrate MLS Cup". 13 December 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2026.