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September 11th in the Words of Those Who Lived it

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 11 , 2026

At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2026, members of the Downstate community stood in silence. Exactly 25 years earlier, at 8:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11 had struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

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Rosh Hashanah Services

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 8 , 2026

As the sun sets this evening, Jewish communities at Downstate, across Brooklyn, and around the world will come together to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the High Holy Days.

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Celebrating 2026 Lunar New Year: The Year of the Horse

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 17 , 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marks the commencement of the Lunar New Year—a momentous cultural celebration that holds deep significance for many East and Southeast Asian communities. This holiday signifies the first new moon of the lunisolar calenda...

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In Observance of Ramadan

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 17 , 2026

With the beginning of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (concluding on Thursday, March 19, 2026), we extend our heartfelt wishes for a blessed and peaceful observance to all members of our Downstate community who are observing.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day

by Office of Communications & Marketing - January 27 , 2026

On January 27, Downstate joins the global community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005. On this solemn day, we remember and honor the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust:...

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