State Poet Laureate

In 1985, New York established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Kimiko Hahn, who was appointed to a two-year term in 2025. 

City and County Poets Laureate

Albany

In 2016, Rebecca Black was appointed the poet laureate of Albany, New York. 

Brooklyn

In 2010, Tina Chang became the poet laureate of Brooklyn, New York.

Bronx

Kay Poema is the poet laureate of the Bronx through 2025.

Buffalo 

In 2021, Jillian Hanesworth was named the first poet laureate of Buffalo. 

Rochester

In 2024, Aitina Fareed-Cooke  was appointed poet laureate of Rochester. 

Saratoga Springs 

In 2022, Joseph Bruchac was appointed the first poet laureate of Saratoga Springs. 

Schenectady 

In 2025, Adonis Richards was appointed the inaugural poet laureate. 

Queens 

Maria Lisella is the outgoing poet laureate of Queens, New York.

Westchester County

Phylisha “Phylli” Villanueva is Westchester County's poet laureate. 

Yonkers

In 2022, Golda Solomon was named the first poet laureate of Yonkers.