MillionTreesNYC is a Citywide, public-private initiative with an ambitious goal: to plant and care for one million new trees across the City's five boroughs over the next decade.
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NYC'S EMPIRE STATE BUILDING GOES GREEN TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF MILLIONTREESNYC

Empire State Building Lighting PartnerTo mark the launch of MillionTreesNYC, New York City’s famed Empire State Building is going green on the evening of Tuesday, October 9, 2007.  Beginning at sunset, the world’s most famous skyscraper’s top 30 floors will be lit-up green – with the lights shining bright until midnight.  The green beacon of light is to serve as a reminder to all New Yorkers of the importance of getting involved in what is expected to be the nation’s largest and most aggressive urban tree planting campaign in the nation’s history.

“Having the Empire State Building go green in honor of the MillionTreesNYC launch reflects the importance of the initiative for our great city and its residents,” said Drew Becher, executive director of New York Restoration Project.  “We thank the Empire State Building for being a true partner in our citywide efforts to plant and care for one million new trees throughout the city’s five boroughs.

The Empire State Building Lighting Partners program is designed to achieve public awareness for important charitable causes, celebrations and holidays, as well as for the Empire State Building and its history.

 


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