What Does It Mean When You See A Green Porch Light In New York?

Anywhere you go around New York State you will see homes with a variety of ways to illuminate the property. Some have beautiful up lighting to showcase the house and garage while others simply keep a porchlight on as a welcoming sign.

If you pay close attention, on many occasions you might notice green porch lights. Is the choice to have a green porchlight preference, tribute or both? What is the significance of displaying a green light at someone's New York home?

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Typically the front porch in America is lit with a white light. So when I started noticing green lights around my neighborhood I got curious. Do these homes have something in common aside from the color they chose to welcome people? I went to a home expert, Bob Vila, to get some answers.

What started as Operation Green Light, or Greenlight a Vet, a decade ago, has become a year round beacon for Americans that want to show support for the United States military.

Walmart started this campaign in 2013 with an initiative from their Veterans Welcome Home Commitment. Walmart have programs in place that offer support, job training and education for veterans and military families. The green light is a way to recognize our military, in and out of uniform.

So when you see the green, know that your neighbor is proud and thankful for what our military has done, and continues to do for us. As for other colors you might see on the front stoop. 

RED - If you have ever heard "Roxanne" by the Police you know that one meaning is when a prostitute is available for "business". Another take is a show of support for our firefighters. BLUE is support of law enforcement.