REMARKS
Speaker Adams acknowledges recent losses in New York City
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Speaker Adrienne E. Adams begins the council meeting by acknowledging recent tragic events in New York City. She mentions the deaths of several workers and victims of fatal fires across various council districts.
- Recognizes the deaths of Frankly Duran (restaurant worker) and Jose Ramirez (construction worker)
- Mentions five New Yorkers who died in fatal fires across different districts
- Expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased
Adrienne E. Adams
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Thank you very much, majority leader, and good afternoon, everyone.
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Before we begin, I do want to acknowledge the loss of several New Yorkers who died while on the job earlier this month.
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Frankly Duran, a restaurant worker, was fatally shot at his shift in council member nurse's district.
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We also lost Jose Ramirez, a construction worker who was killed in an equipment accident in council member Powers' district.
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Our city is also mourning the tragic deaths of 5 New Yorkers to fatal fires, including incidents in the districts of council members Lee, Brewer, Banks, Moya, and Batcher.
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My thoughts are with their families and their loved ones during this very difficult time.
