ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Fairport Lift Bridge is among several New York State landmarks to be lit red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day.
In a statement, Governor Hochul announced that the landmarks will be illuminated in honor of the service members who sacrificed their lives for the United States, while also issuing a proclamation memorializing those service members.
“As we pay tribute to those who served this great Nation and State with courage and honor, New York renews its commitment to upholding the values and freedoms they fought for,” Governor Hochul said. “On this Memorial Day, we mourn the loss of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and recognize the solemn responsibility that comes with living in a free society.”
In addition to the Fairport Lift Bridge, the following landmarks across New York State will also be lit up:
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
Albany International Airport Gateway
Lake Placid Olympic Center
MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
Moynihan Train Hall