10 State Landmarks To Be Lit the Evening of Wednesday, December 21

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 10 state landmarks will be illuminated blue and yellow tonight, Wednesday, December 21, in honor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveling to the United States to meet with President Biden and address a joint session of Congress. This trip to Washington, D.C. marks President Zelensky's first trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February.   

"New York wishes President Zelensky well as he addresses Congress and meets with President Biden," Governor Hochul said. "We continue to affirm our support for our Ukrainian communities here in New York State and abroad."

Landmarks that will be illuminated include:                                                   

    One World Trade Center
    Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
    Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
    Empire State Plaza
    State Fairgrounds - Main Gate & Expo Center
    Niagara Falls
    The "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Mid-Hudson Bridge
    Albany International Airport Gateway
    MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
    Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal

Earlier this year, the Governor announced an Executive Order to prohibit state agencies and authorities from contracting with entities that continue to do business in Russia. In early March, Governor Hochul announced actions to strengthen the Department of Financial Services' enforcement of sanctions against Russia, including the expedited procurement of additional blockchain analytics technology. In February, Governor Hochul ordered all state agencies and authorities to divest public funds from Russia and stop doing business with Russian companies. The Governor also launched a website with resources for Ukrainians and how New Yorkers can help.