State Landmarks Illuminated Blue for World Parkinson's Day

New York State Department of Health Announces State Landmarks to Be Illuminated Blue in Honor of World Parkinson’s Day

Sixteen Landmarks to be Illuminated on the Evening of April 11

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 10, 2026) – The New York State Department of Health today announced landmarks across the state will be lit blue on the evening of April 11 in recognition of World Parkinson's Day. Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that can cause tremors, slowness, stiffness and problems with balancing and walking.

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, "Parkinson's disease is a lifelong and progressive disease, meaning symptoms will slowly worsen over time. It's critical that individuals experiencing movement difficulties speak with a health care provider who can determine the best course of treatment to improve quality of life and slow the disease from progressing. I thank Governor Hochul for illuminating state landmarks in honor of those impacted by Parkinson's disease. I hope, through continued awareness and research, a cure can be found for this lifechanging disease."

Living with Parkinson's disease can carry additional challenges, including memory impairment, dementia, speech changes, depression, anxiety and sleep issues. While the exact causes of Parkinson's disease are not fully understood, researchers believe the disease may develop from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Additional information, including symptoms, data and resources, can be found on the New York State Department of Health's Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism Dashboard.

The following 16 landmarks will be illuminated blue in recognition and honor of those living with Parkinson's Disease:

1. One World Trade Center (One WTC)
2. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
3. Kosciuszko Bridge
4. The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
5. State Education Building
6. Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
7. Empire State Plaza
8. State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
9. Niagara Falls
10. The "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Mid-Hudson Bridge
11. Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct
12. Albany International Airport Gateway
13. MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
14. Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
15. Moynihan Train Hall
16. Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Back to top