ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Events around New York state Saturday recognized Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged the week by signing two bills alongside advocates Tuesday.

The Human Rights Campaign says 2021 has been the deadliest year on record for the transgender community, with 47 people being killed so far.

In Rochester, leaders from all faiths gathered to remember members of the transgender community that were killed this year. Those killed across the nation were remembered through prayers, poems and songs.

The ceremony takes place every year, but for Bianca Analys, this year hit hard.

“My aunt was murdered this year,” Analys said. “She was a huge supporter of the Western New York ball scene and came here to support people. She was also a huge trans activist in her community.”

After the ceremony, Trans allies marched from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park to the Liberty Pole downtown Rochester for a candlelight vigil.

“It shows people care that people understand the importance of remembering those that fell to violence,” said the president of Women Appropriating Visibility & Empowerment, Javonnah Davis.

The names of those who died were read off as a way to make sure their names continue to live on.

“It warms your heart, knowing that so many people came out to remember the folks we’ve lost, Analys said. “And as a reminder why we keep fighting and doing what we’re doing.”

Landmarks were lit pink, white and light blue across the state on Saturday in remembrance of transgender people nationwide, Hochul announced.

"We light New York's landmarks tonight to remember those precious lives we have lost and reflect upon the violence perpetrated against transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary individuals just for being who they are,"  Hochul said in a statement. "Here in New York, we are committed to being a place where transgender individuals can experience the values of belonging, respect, and dignity. As Governor, I will continue fighting for our transgender community, to build a New York where every one of us can live free from fear of discrimination or violence."

Among the landmarks lit were the One World Trade Center, the State Education Building, Albany International Airport Gateway and Niagara Falls.