Mayor Adams Visits Dominican Republic to Support Victims of Nightclub Collapse

Mayor Adams' Solidarity Visit

• 🤝 Mayor Eric Adams traveled to the Dominican Republic to express solidarity and support for those affected by the devastating collapse at the Jetel nightclub.
• 🇩🇴 He met with Dominican Council General Elio Jakez and first responders, acknowledging the significant Dominican population in New York City as his "family."
• 💔 Adams visited the site of the collapse, which claimed over 220 lives and injured nearly 200 people, to offer comfort and mourn with the community.

Community Impact and Response

• 🌃 The tragedy impacts an estimated 700,000 New Yorkers, representing the largest Dominican population in the United States.
• 🕯️ A vigil was held in the Bronx, with Governor Kathy Hochul scheduled to attend, while the Mayor also planned to attend a mass with victims' families.
• ❓ The cause of the nightclub collapse remains unclear nearly a week after the incident.

Personal Connection and Support

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mayor Adams emphasized his personal connection, stating, "I'm not here merely as the mayor. I'm here as a brother," highlighting the loss of "over 200 members of my family."
• 👮 The Mayor also planned to meet with the family of a retired NYPD detective who was among the victims.
• 🌍 The visit underscores the deep ties between New York City and the Dominican Republic, especially in the wake of this national tragedy.