Student Tribune
GOVERNOR CUOMO ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF VICTIMS OF FLORIDA SCHOOL SHOOTING
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that flags on all state
government buildings be flown at half-staff today, February 15, until sunset on
Monday, February 19, in conjunction with a federal proclamation, to honor the
victims of the Florida school shooting.
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo released the following
statement:
"Once again, this nation sheds its tears for young lives cut short by
senseless gun violence. But tears are not enough. The horrific school shooting
in Florida is the deadliest since Sandy Hook, and it serves as yet another
painful and infuriating reminder of the inaction in Washington.
"How many more children must die before this nation acts? How many more
times must we grieve before politicians put the safety of their communities
before the financial contributions of special interest groups?
"In the aftermath of Sandy Hook, New York did more than send our thoughts
and prayers. We stepped up to pass the strongest gun safety legislation in the
nation. The SAFE Act didn't affect sportsmen, hunters or legal gun owners--but
it reduced the risk to our children, to our families and to our communities. It
banned assault weapons like AR-15s and kept guns out of the hands of
dangerously mentally ill people. It's far past time that the rest of the nation
follows suit."
Wurster, Paul
Facilities
02/16/2018