Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Observation of 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Dec. 7, from sunrise to sunset in observation of the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

"Eight decades ago, 2,400 service members and civilians lost their lives at Pearl Harbor in an attack that would leave its mark on our history forever," Governor Hochul said. "The Greatest Generation bravely answered the call to defend our democracy during World War Two, and now we are being called upon to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. On the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, let's honor the sacrifices our parents and grandparents made to keep our country safe, and do our part to stop the spread of this deadly virus: Get vaccinated, get a booster, and wear a mask. We can do it."