NEW YORK STATE. Governor Kathy Hochul directed multiple state landmarks to be illuminated red, white, and blue on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The lighting is intended as a visible statewide tribute as New Yorkers honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What New Yorkers should know
- When: Memorial Day (Monday, May 25).
- What: selected state landmarks lit in red, white, and blue.
- Why it matters: a public, statewide observance that complements local Memorial Day ceremonies and moments of remembrance.
Source: Governor Kathy Hochul pressroom update (May 25, 2026). Visit the Governor’s official pressroom.