Flags Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State

On Nov. 5 New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney who passed away on November 3, 2025. 

Flags will be flown at half-staff immediately through interment — which has yet to be announced at time of publishing. 

“I am directing flags across New York State to be lowered in honor of Dick Cheney, our former Vice President and lifelong public servant,” Governor Hochul said. “I extend my deepest sympathies to the Cheney family as we remember his life, leadership, and patriotism.”

Cheney served as Vice President Under Present George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. Prior to that he served as Secretary of Defense under George H.W. Bush from 1989-1993 and as the at large representative in Congress for Wyoming for 10 years from 1979-1989. 

He died at the age of 84 in Northern Virginia due to various health conditions, according to a statement from his family.