NY Assembly Passes 'Kashmir American Day' Resolution; 'Attempt to Misrepresent J&K,' Says India The legislative resolution calls on Governor Cuomo to proclaim February 5, as 'Kashmir American Day' in the State of New York. File image of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Photo: Reuters World07/Feb/2021 New York: The New York State Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare February 5 as Kashmir American Day, drawing a sharp reaction from India which noted with concern attempts by vested interests to misrepresent Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural and social mosaic to divide the people. The resolution, sponsored by Assembly-member Nader Sayegh and 12 other lawmakers, states that the Kashmiri community has overcome adversity, shown perseverance and established themselves as one of the pillars of the New York immigrant communities.