NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Landmarks across New York were lit in blue and gold on Sunday night to honor the sacrifices and success the state has made battling the coronavirus over the past three months.
"We have come a long way in the fight against COVID-19 and a lot of people have suffered to get here, but what we have done together was extraordinary," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "Forget flattening the curve of the virus - we bent the curve - and New Yorkers should be proud of their accomplishment. In light of that, we are going to highlight the landmarks across the state in blue and gold in honor of our New Yorkers, because we are New York tough, smart, united, disciplined, and loving."
On Saturday, New York state ran 60,435 COVID-19 tests. Only 781 were positive — about 1%.
The lighting came on the eve of New York City's phase 1 reopening. It is the last region of the state to begin the reopening process.
KOSCIUSZKO BRIDGE
ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER
ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER
OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX
THE ALFRED E. SMITH BUILDING
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
OLYMPIC CENTER IN LAKE PLACID
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION BUILDING
CORNING TOWER IN ALBANY
NIAGARA FALLS
