Organizations across the New York City marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.This year, the federal holiday also falls on Inauguration Day.MLK Day events in New YorkSeveral state and local officials,

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The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.