ALBANY (1010 WINS) — Several landmarks across New York State will be illuminated in the color blue Friday night to commemorate International Human Rights Day.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday morning that over a dozen landmarks will be participating in the lighting to commemorate the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“Eleanor Roosevelt - one of our state's greatest citizens and a driving force behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - said that human rights begin close to home and I wholeheartedly agree,” Hochul said.
“New York has been leading the nation in human rights protections since 1945, and as Governor, I will ensure that our state continues to be a beacon of hope for the oppressed all over the globe,” the governor added.
One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Kosciuszko Bridge, the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, State Fairgrounds, Niagara Falls, the "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Mid-Hudson Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, Albany International Airport Gateway, the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex, part of Penn Station and Empire State Plaza will all be lit.
The New York State Division of Human Rights helped to coordinate the lighting event.
Acting Commissioner of the state agency, Maria Imperial, noted that celebrating the adoption of the 1948 milestone document is crucial in ensuring equal rights for all, regardless of race, sex, language, nationality or other status.
“Everyone benefits by creating an equitable society. It's not about getting people a seat at the table. It's about building a new table open to all,” she said.
New Yorkers can learn more about the Human Rights Law or report bias and discrimination on the New York State Division of Human Rights’ website, or by calling (888) 392-3644.
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