By Oneida Times |
Mar 20, 2024
Mayor Michael P. Galime announced that City Hall, the UTICA sign at Utica Place Garage, and Varick Street will glow Yellow and Blue in Honor of World Down Syndrome Day, Thursday, March 21, 2024. This initiative aims to raise awareness and show support for individuals with Down syndrome.The significance of March 21st in the Down syndrome community was highlighted, with the explanation that Down syndrome occurs when there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome during cell division - hence, 3.21! Despite some developmental delays, individuals with Down syndrome are noted to...