Gov. Hochul directs Ukrainian flags be flown at NY state buildings
The Ukrainian Flag is put up at the New York State Capitol in Albany.[NY Media Services]
Gov. Hochul has directed Ukrainian flags be flown at state buildings to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian flag will be flown at the state Capitol, the Executive Mansion and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Headquarters.
The governor is inviting local governments across the state to join in and fly the flag on municipal buildings.
Thursday marked one month since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.
The governor has said the state is prepared to welcome Ukrainian refugees.
New York is home to the largest Ukrainian community in the United States.