Here’s Why Flags Around New York Will Be Lowered to Half-Staff Thursday

Here’s why flags around New York will be lowered to half-staff Thursday

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Thursday, July 10, in honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek.

Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek

Governor Hochul directed flags on all State government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek, who passed away on July 6 in the line of duty, while responding to a fire in Conklin.