Senator Farley Announces Blue Friday Is April 24th

State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R, C, I – Schenectady) has the pleasure of continuing the tradition of Blue Friday in New York State. This year, the event is slated for Friday, April 24^th.

Blue Friday New York is a nonprofit organization that helps survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty by serving as a clearinghouse for benefits, information, and resources. The Blue Friday event is hosted by WGNA at various locations where people can purchase flowers and T-shirts and the proceeds are given to the Blue Friday New York organization. This year, from 5:45 a.m.  to 10 a.m., Blue Friday events will be held at the Hannaford parking lot at Wolf Road and Sand Creek Road, Ninety Nine Restaurant near Exit 15 of the Northway, and Advance Auto Parts in Catskill.

"The first year we started doing this was in 2005, and I worked with radio station WGNA in creating this official State day to salute fallen law enforcement officers, and to support the families of fallen officers," Senator Farley said.

Since its inception, Senator Farley has introduced Resolutions in the State Senate keeping the tradition alive every year.

Senator Farley visited WGNA’s Sean and Richie show last month to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and to promote Blue Friday.