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Opening remarks and acknowledgment of recent tragedies
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Speaker Adrienne E. Adams opens the council meeting with acknowledgments of recent tragedies, including a fatal fire in Council Member Mealy's district and a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She expresses condolences to the affected families and communities.
- A fatal fire in Council Member Mealy's district resulted in one death
- Over 200 people were killed in a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- New York City has the largest Dominican community in the US
Adrienne E. Adams
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Thank you very much, madam majority leader, and good afternoon, everyone.
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I want to begin by acknowledging the fatal fire that took place in council member Mealy's district on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of one person.
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My heart goes out to their family and loved ones during this tragic time.
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I also want to acknowledge the horrible tragedy out of the Dominican Republic that killed over 200 people when a roof collapsed during a concert at Jet Set Nightclub in Santo Domingo.
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New York City is home to the largest Dominican community.
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We extend our deepest condolences to them during this difficult time.