New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2144: Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Old Fort Niagara
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2144 BY: Senator ORTT COMMEMORATING the 300th Anniversary of Old Fort Niagara WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commemorate historic landmarks within the State of New York that contribute to the cultural richness, educational advancement, and tourism economy of the region; and WHEREAS, Located in Youngstown, New York, where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, Old Fort Niagara, which is a designated National Historic Landmark, is both the oldest continually occupied military site in North America and home to the oldest building on the Great Lakes; and WHEREAS, The French Castle at Old Fort Niagara was built by the French in 1726; the historic site's 300th Anniversary will be celebrated by a series of exciting special programs and events; this momentous occasion coincides with the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States in 1776; on August 1, 2026, the Fort will host Niagara County's USA 250th Celebration; and WHEREAS, In addition to the Fort's usual annual events, including large-scale reenactments, educational programs, and living history activities, the historic site will offer special French Castle 300 commemorations, including a history symposium, featuring well-known experts on the early 18th-century New York frontier, and the recreation of the arrival of French military engineer, Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros DeLÚry, and his artisans and workers who …
Sponsors
- Robert Ortt (R, 62) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2144?
- J2144 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Old Fort Niagara.
- What is the status of J2144?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2144?
- Robert Ortt (R, 62).
- Where is the official record for J2144?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2144
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