Following Mass Shooting at an LGBTQ Nightclub in Colorado, Flags Lowered Starting Today

State Landmarks to Be Lit in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Governor Hochul today announced that flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff starting today in honor of the victims of the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs. The Governor also announced that New York State landmarks will be lit pink, white and light blue today in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance.  

"The senseless loss of life in Colorado Springs is yet another tragedy due to gun violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community," Governor Hochul said.  "New York is the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and we will continue to stand with the community so that every New Yorker can live with the dignity and equality they deserve. My administration will continue our efforts to prevent hate crimes and speak out against hatred and bigotry."  

Governor Hochul also announced the New York State Police is increasing surveillance and protection for communities at risk of hate crimes following the mass shooting in Colorado. The State Police's Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit is also conducting outreach to LGBTQ+ communities across New York. These efforts build on Governor Hochul's record increase in funding to protect targets of hate crimes and to combat domestic extremism.     

In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the landmarks to be lit include:    

    One World Trade Center     
    Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge  
    Kosciuszko Bridge  
    The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building  
    State Education Building  
    Alfred E. Smith State Office Building  
    Empire State Plaza  
    State Fairgrounds - Main Gate & Expo Center  
    Niagara Falls  
    The "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Mid-Hudson Bridge  
    Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct  
    Albany International Airport Gateway  
    MTA Long Island Rail Road - East End Gateway at Penn Station  
    Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal