Empire State Today

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State landmarks will be lit green tonight, March 17, in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

"As the highest-ranking Irish-American elected official in New York State, I am proud to honor the contributions Irish-American New Yorkers have made to our State and to our nation," Governor Hochul said. "Today, I wish the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers celebrating a very safe and happy St. Patrick's Day,” Governor Hochul added.

The landmarks to be lit in honor of St. Patrick's Day include 1WTC, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Empire State Plaza, State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center, Niagara Falls, Lake Placid Olympic Center, MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station, Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal, Moynihan Train Hall, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Albany International Airport Gateway, and The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building.