A number of landmarks across New York state will be lit purple in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 and in recognition of Women’s History Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday.

The landmarks to be lit include:

• Albany International Airport Gateway
• Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
• Empire State Plaza
• Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal  
• Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
• Kosciuszko Bridge
• Lake Placid Olympic Center  
• Moynihan Train Hall
• MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
• Niagara Falls
• One World Trade Center
• State Education Building
• State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
• The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
• The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building

“New York is the birthplace of the women's rights movement and as New York's first female and first mom Governor, I am committed to honoring the legacy of all those who fought tirelessly for equality,” Gov. Hochul said in a statement. “At a time when so many seek to bring us backward, I’ll continue to stand strong against the ongoing threats to our fundamental freedoms — ensuring there are safeguards to reproductive care and continuing to fight for gender equity — all while advancing initiatives that will ensure a brighter future for all women and girls here in New York.”