NEW YORK – Five years ago, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, leaving deaths and damage that remains unsolved.
On the occasion of the anniversary, Governor Hochul announced that 14 landmarks and bridges across the state of New York will glow in the color of the Puerto Rican flag: red, white and blue. This is in recognition of this date to remember the lives lost and to remember that New York supports the Isle of Spell in its recovery and rebuilding efforts.
“Five years ago, Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico, but it also showed us the resilience of the Puerto Rican people,” Governor Hochul said. “By illuminating our state monuments tonight, we pay tribute to the thousands of lives that have been tragically lost and reaffirm our commitment to support our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico.”
These are the 14 landmarks and bridges that will glow red, white and blue:
- A World Trade Center
- The bridge of Governor Mario M. Cuomo
- The Kosciuszko bridge
- Construction the H. Carl McCall SUNY
- State Education Building
- Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
- Empire State Square
- State Fairgrounds – Main gate and exhibition center
- Niagara Falls
- the bridge The Mid-Hudson of “Franklin D. Roosevelt”.
- Gateway of the Albany International Airport
- The Olympic Center of Lake Placid
- MTA LIRR – East End Gateway to Penn Station
- Fairport Lift Bridge on him Erie Canal
Since Hurricane Maria, New York has helped Puerto Rico raise billions of dollars in federal funds from FEMA to recover and rebuild the island’s energy infrastructure, as well as NYPA which conducts technical assessments of the island’s power plants and substations. In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, the worst storm to hit the island since Hurricane Maria, Governor Hochulan announced New York State actions to assist Puerto Rico with relief efforts. These efforts have further strengthened New York’s long-standing commitment to helping Puerto Rico rebuild and recover.
For his part, the New York State Attorney General, urged federal authorities to investigate the energy situation in Puerto Rico Five years after Hurricane Maria hit the island, residents continue to suffer from blackouts and high electricity tariffs, the Democrat said.
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