All Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Effective Immediately in Honor of the Passing of Nicholas Scoppetta

March 24, 2016

NEW YORK—As a mark of respect for the passing of former Deputy Mayor and Administration for Children’s Services, Department of Investigation and FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, all flags shall be flown at half-staff – effective immediately – by order of the Mayor of the City of New York, Bill de Blasio. This includes all flags – the American flag, the New York State and City flags, and the POW-MIA flag – on all City buildings as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs of the City of New York.

An additional memo will follow concerning the return of flags to full-staff once the date of return of flags to full-staff has been decided. 

Flags lowered to half-staff: Immediately

Flags raised to full-staff: To Be Determined

Mayor Bill de Blasio said:

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nicholas Scoppetta. Nick was a dedicated and brilliant civil servant whose commitment to public service spanned five administrations and six decades. As the founding Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services, Nick cared deeply for the safety and well-being of our city’s foster children. New Yorkers will be forever grateful for his leadership as Fire Commissioner following 9/11, when he led the FDNY through its darkest days. A born and bred New Yorker, Nick’s path from his youngest days as a foster child to his distinguished career across City government is an inspiration to all of us. New York City is better today because of Nick Scoppetta, and our heart goes out to his family and friends.”