Kathy Hochul's helicopter lands in New York the week of the Pride Bill signing

A Sikorsky S-76D helicopter registered as N761NY, operated by the New York State Police Aviation Unit, was tracked departing South Albany Airport at 12:22 PM UTC on June 28, 2026, and landing at New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base 45 minutes later.

If Kathy Hochul was aboard, the timing would place her in New York City the same week the Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center opened and the Pride Bill signing took place, per the governor's published calendar for June 2024. While the flight occurred in June 2026, the calendar shows the governor routinely travels to New York for Pride-related events and ceremonial bill signings during this period.

State aircraft, including this S-76D, are frequently used for executive transport, and the governor's schedule often includes back-to-back events across the state. Recent flights by the same aircraft show short hops between Albany-area airports, consistent with positioning for longer trips.