NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced a plan to build a memorial to the victims of the May 14 white supremacist shooting in Buffalo that killed 10 people and injured three.
The commission to build the memorial, dubbed the May 14th Memorial Commission, will be chaired by the president of the Buffalo NAACP, Rev. Mark E. Blue.
"Five months ago, 10 Black Buffalonians were senselessly slaughtered solely because of the color of their skin, and through the May 14th Memorial Commission, we are ensuring that their lives and legacies are honored," said Hochul. "The May 14th Memorial Commission will create a lasting reminder of the losses we experienced that awful day.”
The commission will consist of 11 members, six of whom have already been announced.
Members so far include the senior vice president of Tops supermarket, where the shooting took place; a Buffalo arts commissioner; and other local officials.
The group is tasked with siting and acquiring land, community engagement architect and design selection, fundraising and memorial maintenance.
New York State will contribute to the cost of the project, and intends to announce the exact amount after plans for the memorial are more firmly established.
"Our community was deeply affected by the events of May 14, 2022, and the May 14th Memorial Commission will bring transformative ideas to the forefront that will aid in the healing and create a symbol of remembrance,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. “I look forward to working with the Governor and the May 14th Memorial Commission to build a memorial for the ten innocent members of our community who were killed in this racially motivated mass shooting.”
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