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One World Trade Center lights up in blue, white, and red to honor victims of the Paris attacks

Dan TurkelNov 14, 2015, 08:32 IST

CNN

On Friday night, the spire of One World Trade Center was lit up in blue, white, and red - the colors of the French flag - to honor the victims of a series of attacks in Paris that occurred the same night.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the command to light up the spire.

The governor released a statement, relayed in full by Park Slope Patch, condemning the attacks and stating solidarity with the people of France:

New York City mayor Bill De Blasio also expressed his sympathies, saying that "the people of New York City are heartbroken."

Out of "an abundance of caution," the NYPD deployed additional forces throughout the city following the attacks.

San Francisco City Hall was also lit up to honor the victims: