State Landmarks to be Illuminated Orange June 2 to Mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day
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Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month and directed State landmarks to be illuminated orange this evening, June 2, to mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
“Every instance of gun violence ricochets beyond the intended target, inflicting pain and trauma on victims, friends, families, neighbors, bystanders, and entire communities,” Governor Hochul said. “I am proud to designate June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in New York as we continue working to provide our law enforcement partners with tools they need to get guns off the streets and keep our communities safe.”
As part of the FY 2024 Budget, Governor Hochul secured a comprehensive funding plan to address gun violence and create a safer state that recognizes the importance of a multifaceted approach improving public safety. This evening, June 2, the Governor has directed that the following State landmarks be illuminated orange to mark the start of Wear Orange Weekend, which is coordinated annually by Everytown for Gun Safety.
- One World Trade Center
- Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
- Kosciuszko Bridge
- The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
- State Education Building
- Empire State Plaza
- State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
- Niagara Falls
- Albany International Airport Gateway
- MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
- Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
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