Seventeen landmarks across New York State will be illuminated in red, green, and black on January 19, 2026, to mark Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The initiative was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul as a tribute to Dr. King’s contributions to nonviolence, hope, equality, and justice.
“New York has always been a place where people rise against injustice. As we honor Dr. King’s life and legacy, I remain committed to building a state that embodies the principles of one of America’s most significant leaders for social justice, freedom and equality,” Governor Hochul said. “Today and every day, we will work to make New York a more affordable, just and equitable place for all.”
The landmarks scheduled for illumination include prominent sites such as 1WTC, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Empire State Plaza, State Fairgrounds Main Gate & Expo Center, Niagara Falls, Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge, Grand Central Terminal Pershing Square Viaduct, Albany International Airport Gateway, Lake Placid Olympic Center, MTA LIRR East End Gateway at Penn Station, Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal, Moynihan Train Hall and Roosevelt Island Lighthouse.
This gesture is part of New York’s ongoing efforts to recognize figures who have shaped the nation’s history toward greater equity.
