why are the flags at half mast today new york?
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags on state government buildings to remain at half-staff in recognition of a Fort Drum Soldier who died in Afghanistan on Friday, July 3. ... Flags in the state are currently kept at half-staff in tribute to the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wolf Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Philadelphia Police Officer. Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff to honor Philadelphia SWAT Corporal James O'Connor, who was killed in a shooting Friday, March 13, 2020.
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PIERRE, S.D. – Upon the directive of President Donald Trump, Governor Kristi Noem ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff beginning Sunday, June 2nd until sunset on June 4, 2019 to honor the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, as a mark of respect for the memory of John Paul Stevens, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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With the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, President Trump has ordered U.S. flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff the day of his interment, Tuesday, July 23rd as a mark of respect for the memory of Justice Stevens and to honor his service to our country.
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State flags to fly at half staff to honor former first lady. ... Gina Raimondo on Tuesday directed state flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half staff in honor of former Rhode Island first lady Virginia Coates Chafee. The flags will remain lowered until sunset Wednesday, the day of burial.
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Friday, March 20, 2020 in honor of the following fallen soldiers who were stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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DeSantis orders flags at local, state buildings to fly at half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims. Following the direction of President Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis has directed that all U.S and Florida flags be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings to honor those who died from the coronavirus.
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Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Monday, September 11, 2017 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate ...
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The outpouring of support is a little bit overwhelming." To honor Officer Judd's life and service, the governor has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff Thursday. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
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This day honors Fallen Heroes who have lost their lives in service to our State during the last year. This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff at noon, today, Thursday, April 30, 2020 in remembrance of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On Sunday, October 6, 2019, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
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Half-masting Flags are flown at the half-mast position at City Hall and municipal facilities as a sign of respect, condolence or to commemorate significant dates.
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More recently, Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. "I call upon all Americans to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities," Trump said in a White House proclamation on May 8.
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(WWBT) - Governor Ralph Northam has ordered that all U.S. and Virginia flags be lowered at half-staff on Monday to honor the memory of officer Katie Thyne. Thyne was the officer fatally wounded in a traffic stop, Jan. 23.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Oct. 7 in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Service. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half staff as well because no flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
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U.S. American flags will fly at half-staff during the month of December to honor the memory of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday night in Texas. ... The order is directed at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels and throughout the United States' possessions or territories.