New York state landmarks to be illuminated in recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

16 landmarks to be lit dark blue on evening of Jan. 9

Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 16 landmarks across New York will be illuminated in dark blue this evening to recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This landmark lighting honors the critical and exemplary work of the men and women who have dedicated their careers to law enforcement and work in communities across the state, protecting and serving their fellow New Yorkers every day.

“My No. 1 priority is public safety, and I have the utmost respect for the men and women of law enforcement who play a crucial role in making New York safer for all,” Hochul said. “On National Law Enforcement Day – and everyday – I stand with New York law enforcement and continue to extend my support for the hard work and sacrifices they make to protect New Yorkers, remove illegal guns off of our streets, and continue to drive down crime.”

These 16 landmarks will be illuminated honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day:

• 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
• The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
• Grand Central Terminal – Pershing Square Viaduct
• Albany International Airport Gateway
• Lake Placid Olympic Center
• MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
• Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
• Moynihan Train Hall

Since taking office, Hochul has made major investments in keeping New York safe, committing $3 billion to public safety initiatives statewide, including $127 million in grants to police departments and sheriffs' offices, allowing them to modernize law enforcement technology and equipment so they can better solve, reduce and prevent crime.