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State landmarks to be lit in honor of victims of Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy

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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 04:00 pm

Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 13 state landmarks will be illuminated blue, white and red today to honor the victims of the Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy.

“I have directed state landmarks to be illuminated blue, white and red tonight, April 14, to honor the more than 200 individuals who lost their lives in the devastating roof collapse at Jet Set Nightclub in the Dominican Republic, including several who called New York home,” Hochul said. “Our hearts are with all who are mourning this profound loss.”

Landmarks to be lit include:

  • 1WTC
  • Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
  • Kosciuszko 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 (will illuminate red)
  • Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
  • Moynihan Train Hall
  • New York State Education Building

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