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15 state landmarks to be illuminated in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 04:05 pm

15 landmarks to be lit yellow on evening of Jan. 27

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 15 state landmarks will be illuminated yellow on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 27, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

“The unconscionable horrors of the Holocaust are a reminder of hatred’s capacity to destroy our humanity,” Hochul said. “Today, we honor each of the 6 million Jewish lives lost and renew our commitment to stopping hate in all its forms.”

Landmarks to be lit include:

  • 1WTC
  • 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
  • Grand Central Terminal – Pershing Square Viaduct
  • Albany International Airport Gateway
  • MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
  • Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
  • Moynihan Train Hall
  • Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

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