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Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to be Lit in Blue and Yellow and Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Support of Ukraine

Government and Politics

February 23, 2025

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul

On Monday, February 24th Marks Three Years Since Russia Invaded Ukraine, Beginning Deadly Conflict

Governor Kathy Hochul on Feb 23rd, directed State landmarks to be illuminated in blue and yellow and directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, February 24 in recognition of the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“As the home of the largest Ukrainian population in the United States, New York proudly stands with Ukraine in their fight against Russia’s deadly assault,” Governor Hochul said. “On the three year anniversary of the conflict, we recognize the victims of this tragedy and commit once more to the freedom and independence of Ukraine.”

Landmarks to be lit include:

1WTC

Albany International Airport Gateway

Alfred E. Smith State Office Building

Empire State Plaza

Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal

Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Kosciuszko Bridge

Niagara Falls

Moynihan Train Hall

MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station

State Education Building

State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center

The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building

The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge