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In a move that recalled a French newspaper announcing “nous sommes tous Américains” in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, New York’s One World Trade Centre spire was lit blue, white and red to honour the victims of the Paris attacks
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that the spire would be lit the colours of the Tricolor after the news that up to 120 people were feared dead. The governor said the act showed New York will stand with the people of France.
New York City officers have been deployed to various parts of the city, including French government buildings. Heavily-armed officers stood outside of the French Consulate in Manhattan as passers-by brought flowers, the Associated Press reported.
Police have stressed there is "no indication that the attack has any nexus to New York City."
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“Today’s horrific attacks in Paris have moved us all, and the more we learn, the more our hearts ache,” said Mr Cuomo.
“These were cowardly acts of evil by people who have inexplicably chosen to believe in radical hatred above all else.”
He added: “Today, and in the days ahead, New York will light One World Trade Center in blue, white and red as we stand in solemn solidarity with the people of France, just as they have done for us in our own times of tragedy.”
France declared a national emergency following the attacks and closed their borders.
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