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Senate pauses to honor Dominicans in Albany and mourn victims of Santo Domingo nightclub fire
Summary
The New York State Senate adopted a resolution honoring Dominicans in Albany and several senators used floor time to express condolences for victims of a deadly nightclub fire in Santo Domingo, which senators cited as having killed about 44 people and injured roughly 40 at last count.
The New York State Senate on April 7 adopted Resolution 753 commemorating Dominicans in Albany and paused the chamber’s celebratory remarks to mourn victims of a nightclub incident in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.
Senator Sepulveda, sponsor of the resolution, opened by shifting the focus from celebration to condolence after news of the tragedy. "From the bottom of my heart, my solidarity and my prayers with those that have been affected," he said, adding that "at last count, 44 lives have been lost and about 40 people have been injured." The senator named several Dominican government officials…
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