Mayor Mamdani highlights the Dominican community in New York

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech on Thursday highlighting the historical, economic, and cultural impact of the Dominican community in New York City. Speaking during the Heritage Reception, the mayor celebrated the lasting legacy that the Dominican community has established in the city dating back to the year 1613.

The address underscored the deep roots and ongoing contributions of Dominican residents to the fabric of New York. By recognizing their presence from as early as the seventeenth century, the mayoral remarks emphasized the long-standing integration and significance of the diaspora within the metropolis.