Flag Directive for Saturday, September 11, 2021
Flags to half-staff: Beginning of Business, Saturday, September 11, 2021
Flags returned to full staff: Sunset, Saturday, September 11, 2021
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES STATE LANDMARKS TO BE LIT AND FLAGS TO BE AT HALF-STAFF
IN OBSERVATION OF 20th 9/11 ANNIVERSARY 13 State Landmarks to be Lit Blue on Sept. 11 Governor Hochul today announced that thirteen state landmarks will be lit blue and
flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Sept.
11 in remembrance of those who lost their lives on this day twenty years ago. "Twenty years ago, nearly three thousand people lost their lives in the horrific and
unprecedented acts of terror against our state and our nation on September 11, 2001," Governor Hochul said. "We remember the victims and the brave first responders who lost their lives in the
most unfathomable way, and we honor the survivors and victim's families who were tragically
impacted by the attack. We will continue to stand together stronger and united as
one New York State." State landmarks to be lit include: