Governor Hochul Announces State Landmarks to be Illuminated in Purple for National Purple Thursday Campaign

Governor Kathy Hochul announced state landmarks to be illuminated purple tonight, October 19, to mark New York’s participation in the National “Purple Thursday” Campaign to raise awareness and show support for survivors of domestic violence.

“Survivors and victims of domestic violence have been through enough – dealing with the aftermath should not have to be a traumatic experience,” Governor Hochul said. “Tonight, state landmarks will be illuminated in purple to show the State of New York’s support for survivors and victims of domestic violence.”

Earlier this month, Governor Hochul issued a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read the proclamation here.

The landmarks to be lit to mark New York’s participation in the National “Purple Thursday” Campaign include:

• 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
• 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
• Moynihan Train Hall
• Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic