Expect to see major New York landmarks lit up in the colors of the Pride flag tonight
New York will light up several major landmarks across the state in the colors of the Pride flag to celebrate Pride weekend.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the initiative in a statement on Friday. "New York is the birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement, and this year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in New York City," Cuomo said.
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