When you drive by a school or government office building, over the last year flags have been flown at half staff (mast) almost continuously in honor of all of the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Who gives the order, and how does the order get lifted?
Governor Andrew Cuomo says flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff on Friday in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sunday, December 7th will mark the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor that killed more than 2,400 Americans and spurred the United States to join the fight against the Axis powers in World War II.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who was killed in Afghanistan this week.
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri has ordered all municipal flags in the city to be flown at half-staff out of respect and sympathy for the victims and families of Newtown, Connecticut. The Mayor went on to say that during this season of peace we can pray that those suffering will be consoled knowing that others mourn with them...
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Governor Andrew Cuomo is directing that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff today, in honor of the Army medic who died last week while video chatting with his wife.