Media Advisory: NYS OPDV, OGS, and DOH Partner for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day Installation on the Empire State Plaza Concourse 

Events: Denim Day Installation, Twitter Live Q&A, and Lighting of State Landmarks in Recognition of Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month 

Where: Empire State Plaza Concourse 

Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023, to Thursday, April 27, 2023 

Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM each day 

What:  

• The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, in partnership with the NYS Office of General Services, will hold an Installation in recognition of Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 
• Additionally, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, OPDV and DOH will hold a Twitter Live Q&A on April 26, 2023, at 2 p.m.  
• On March 28, 2023, Governor Hochul issued a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  
• In recognition of Denim Day and the courage of survivors, key New York State landmarks will be lit in teal on April 26, 2023. 

For more information on Denim Day, please see here. 

For more information on OPDV’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, please see here. 

For more information on how to participate in the Twitter Live Q&A, please see here.