OGS Seeks Holiday Tree Donation for the New York State Capitol

New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the state is seeking one New York State spruce tree to be displayed in front of the Capitol this holiday season.

The tree will be placed on the south side of the Capitol on the Empire State Plaza near the Plaza skating rink. The donated tree will be removed at no cost to the property owner in mid-November and lit as part of New York State’s tree-lighting event at the Empire State Plaza in December.

"Each year, the remarkable generosity of a Capital Region family gives the entire state a spectacular gift." Commissioner Moy said. "Their tree becomes a beacon of light at the Empire State Plaza, serving as a powerful reminder of our community's spirit and providing a beautiful space for New Yorkers to come together in joy, warmth, and togetherness.”

The tree should be a spruce between 35 and 55 feet tall, easily accessible on the property, and clear of power lines. Proximity to the Capital Region is ideal.

If you have a tree you would like considered, please contact Kevin Ciampi at OGS by emailing [email protected] and include your name, preferred phone number, the address where the tree is located, and a photo of the tree.

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