In remembrance of the tragedy that struck the heart of Santo Domingo, Mayor Eric Adams has decided to cast City Hall in the Dominican Republic's colors—a solemn red, white, and blue. The declaration comes as New York City engages in a citywide day of mourning to remember the victims of the Jet Set nightclub collapse, which occurred one week ago, claiming at least 226 lives and injuring over 150 individuals.
Adams, addressing the situation with compassion, acknowledged the deep connections between New York City and the Dominican Republic, saying, "As mayor of the city with the largest Dominican community outside the Dominican Republic, I mourn the loss of at least 226 people who tragically lost their lives at the Jet Set nightclub, but as a brother, my heart is broken thinking of all our family," according to an official statement released by his office. The mayor had ordered all flags on City buildings and stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs to be lowered over the past weekend.
The gesture of lighting City Hall in the Dominican colors is meant not only to serve as a memorial, but also as a message of solidarity, reminding the Dominican community in New York City and beyond that they don't face this grief alone. "This is a painful moment for so many in our city. The red, white, and blue lights illuminating City Hall tonight will serve as both a memorial to the lives lost and a reminder to their loved ones that New York City prays and stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Dominican Republic. Our administration continues to explore every way to provide support and resources to aid in the Dominican Republic’s recovery efforts,” Mayor Adams added, as obtained by the Mayor's Office.
