NYC Mayor Eric Adams Visits Dominican Republic to Support Victims of Nightclub Roof Collapse

Support for Victims of Nightclub Tragedy

• 💔 Mayor Eric Adams visited the Dominican Republic to pay respects to those who lost their lives in a deadly nightclub roof collapse.
• 🤝 He met with Dominican officials and family members, stating his presence was as a "brother, as a sono, as a nephew, as an uncle" to mourn with them.
• 🕊️ Adams presented a wreath at the site of the collapsed Jetet nightclub in Santa Domingo, where over 220 people died.

Strengthening Ties and Offering Aid

• 🤝 Adams highlighted the strong bond between New York City and the Dominican Republic, noting that Dominicans constitute a significant portion of NYC's population.
• 🆘 He pledged any assistance New York City could provide, including expertise from the police department, department of buildings, or council advisors for investigations.
• 🏥 Crews rescued 189 people from the rubble, with 15 individuals still hospitalized.
• ❓ The exact cause of the roof collapse remains unclear.