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City & State is so excited to partner with New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators on opening night of Caucus Weekend.  At 9pm at the Hilton Albany we are going to celebrate and recognize our 2026 Black Trailblazers list. 

We are excited to celebrate these groundbreaking individuals, who come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and represent corporations, advocacy groups, government and institutions. 

Join us for a night of celebration, networking, recognition and more as we work to shine a light on our Black Trailblazers this year.

Attend the Event

Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

9:00 pm - 12:00 am

9:00 pm - 12:00 am

Hilton Albany

40 Lodge St

Albany, NY 12207

Hilton Albany

40 Lodge St

Albany, NY 12207

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Agenda

9:00 PM EST

1 HR
9:00 PM EST 1 HR

Doors Open & Reception Begins

9:45 PM EST

5 MINS
9:45 PM EST 5 MINS

Welcome Remarks

Jeff Coltin
Jeff Coltin
Editor-in-Chief
City & State NY
Jeff Coltin
Jeff Coltin
Editor-in-Chief
City & State NY
Jeff Coltin
Jeff Coltin
Editor-in-Chief
City & State NY

9:50 PM EST

5 MINS
9:50 PM EST 5 MINS

Speaker Remarks

Tara L. Martin
Tara L. Martin
Founder & CEO
TLM Strategic Advisors
Tara L. Martin
Tara L. Martin
Founder & CEO
TLM Strategic Advisors
Tara L. Martin
Tara L. Martin
Founder & CEO
TLM Strategic Advisors

9:55 PM EST

5 MINS
9:55 PM EST 5 MINS

Emcee Remarks

Larry Scott Blackmon
Larry Scott Blackmon
CEO, The Blackmon Organization Advisory Board Member
City & State
Larry Scott Blackmon
Larry Scott Blackmon
CEO, The Blackmon Organization Advisory Board Member
City & State
Larry Scott Blackmon
Larry Scott Blackmon
CEO, The Blackmon Organization Advisory Board Member
City & State

10:00 PM EST

10 MINS
10:00 PM EST 10 MINS

Presentation of Honorees

12:00 AM EST

12:00 AM EST

Event Concludes

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