NYS Office of General Services to Host New York's Beloved Community Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany

 

Free Event Headlined by Gospel Singer and Grammy Award Nominee Melvin Crispell, III

What: Join the New York State Office of General Services for the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy.

This free event will feature interactive activities and an art display by artist Erin L. Kuhn in collaboration with students from Jefferson Community College (SUNY), as well as performances by interdisciplinary artist Taína Asili, violinist Gwen Laster, and gospel singer and Grammy Award nominee Melvin Crispell, III.

When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, N.Y.

Who: Interviews will be available with:

• Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette M. Moy
• SUNY Chancellor Dr. John B. King, Jr.

FREE parking available in the Visitor’s Lot after 4 p.m. https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/parking  

For event updates and additional information, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov, @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @plazaevents on X, or call (518) 474-4759.

OGS is implementing a new emergency text alert system, which the public can use to receive emergency notifications specific to the event they are attending. For the New York State Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the public can text ESPMLK to 888777 to opt in and receive emergency messages.