New York State On High-Alert, Flags Lowered To Half-Staff

New York State is bracing for protests and more as flags across the Empire State are lowered to half-staff.

Monday, Oct. 7, marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas attacking Israel.

Flags Lowered At Half-Staff In New York

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Flags are going to be lowered to half-staff around New York on Monday across the Empire State.

Landmarks across the state, including Hudson Valley landmarks like the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Walkway Over The Hudson, and the Mid-Hudson Bridge will be lit yellow tshow solidarity with Israel and hostages still in captivity.

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“One year after the horrific atrocities committed against the people of Israel, my heart goes out to the victims and their families,” Hochul said. “New York stands with Israel — today and every day. As the home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, we will do everything in our power to defend against the forces of hatred and stand firmly against those who perpetuate it.”

Landmarks to be illuminated include:

• Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

• Kosciuszko Bridge

• The 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

• The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge

• Albany International Airport Gateway

• MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station

• Moynihan Train Hall

• Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

• 1 World Trade Center

Increased Police Presence Across New York

Gov. Hochul also directed New York State Police to enhance security and heighten surveillance in the wake of Iran’s bombardment of Israel.

"This additional security presence will protect critical infrastructure hubs, synagogues, yeshivas, mosques, community centers and other at-risk areas," Hochul's office states.

New York State is also bracing for multiple anti-Israel protests today. Officials say police will be out in full force.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says all have the right to peacefully protest, but stresses there will be zero tolerance for protestors who break the law, impede traffic or damage property.

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