New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Brooklyn Borough Hall and other municipal buildings will be illuminated yellow tomorrow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday.
“As mayor of the largest Jewish community in the world outside of Israel, today, I am haunted by the thought of how much larger our incredible Jewish family would be if it weren’t for the atrocities of the Holocaust,” said Adams. “October 7, 2023, was a reminder that hate is not a part of a distant past we remember but an ugly reality we must confront. Our Jewish brothers and sisters should take comfort in knowing New York City will ‘Never Forget’ and will always be a haven for the Jewish people. May this light be a small symbol of our solidarity and send beams of hope for the future throughout our city.”
Buildings that will be lit include City Hall, Bronx Borough Hall, the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, Queens Borough Hall and Staten Island Borough Hall.
“Through the illumination of City Hall in yellow as part of the World Jewish Congress’ #WeRemember campaign, the mayor has once again demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Holocaust education and to standing with the Jewish community during a time of rising antisemitism,” said Ronald S. Lauder, president, World Jewish Congress. “This meaningful gesture is a beacon of hope and a powerful reminder of the lessons we must carry forward."
