State Flags Lowered in Memory of Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Victims
Flags around New York State are being flown at half staff starting Saturday. Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the flags to be lowered in memory of the more than 200 people killed in a roof collapse in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
The fatal incident occurred at the nightclub Jet Set during a merengue concert early in the morning in Santo Domingo. At least 225 people were killed with 200 more injured as of Saturday afternoon. According to the Governor’s Office, multiple New Yorkers have been identified among the victims.
Reaction from Governor Kathy Hochul
"Our hearts break for our beloved neighbors in the Dominican Republic who are grieving a massive loss," Governor Hochul said in her announcement on Friday.
Connection Between New York State and the Dominican Republic
New York State has the largest Dominican population of any U.S. state. As governor, Hochul has allocated millions of dollars in state funding to support the Dominican Studies Institute at City College and the Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture in New York City.
"With more than 1 million people of Dominican descent in the Empire State, the ties between New York and the Dominican Republic remain unshakeable," Hochul said.
Flag Lowering Details
Flags were lowered at sunrise on Saturday and will remain at half staff until sunset on Sunday.
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Conclusion
The lowering of state flags is a symbol of respect and condolences for the victims of the roof collapse in the Dominican Republic. The strong connection between New York State and the Dominican Republic makes this tragedy even more felt by the community.
FAQs
Q: How many people were killed in the roof collapse in the Dominican Republic?
A: At least 225 people were killed in the roof collapse.
Q: How many New Yorkers were identified among the victims?
A: Multiple New Yorkers have been identified among the victims, but the exact number is not specified.
Q: How long will the flags be lowered?
A: The flags will be lowered from sunrise on Saturday to sunset on Sunday.
