New York's Governor Directs Flags to Half-Staff

Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Saturday, December 15, 2012 in honor of the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, CT.

"I join with my fellow New Yorkers in mourning the loss of the innocent lives that were taken in today’s shooting,” Governor Cuomo said.

“I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the victims, as well as the residents of Newtown.”