April 24—Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day in New York
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, announced 24 April 2016 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day. The Governor’s Press Service informs that Cuomo pays tribute to the Armenian Genocide victims, as well as to the survivors who resettled in New York after the massacres. Residents of New York join the Armenian community to remind the events of the past and the lessons learned.
“Today, the contribution by the Armenian community in the USA speaks about their spirit and courage”, Cuomo said.
