New Yorkers Woke Up To This Flag Change

New Yorkers may notice a flag change. The reason is linked to a chilling national tragedy.

Flags across New York State are lowered to half-staff following a horrific shooting out of state.

Why Flags Are Lowered Across New York State

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On Sunday, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, June 16, in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.

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“I join the State of Minnesota, family, and loved ones in mourning the horrific loss of Representative Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, and I am directing flags to be flown at half-staff in New York to honor Mr. and Ms. Hortman,” Governor Hochul said.

The couple were killed on Saturday in what's been described as a politically targeted shooting.

Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot multiple times and are continuing to recover. Officials allege the same suspect was behind both shootings.

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"We should be settling our political differences in civil means — like at the ballot box — because violence is never the answer," Hochul added.

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