Governor Hochul Celebrates Cross Cultural Exchange With City of Santiago, DR

Governor Kathy Hochul today arrived in Santiago, Dominican Republic to continue advancing the longstanding relationship between New York State and the Caribbean Nation. Accompanied by Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and a delegation of government and community leaders, the visit reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to deepening cultural, economic and educational ties with the Dominican Republic — a nation whose diaspora represents the largest immigrant community in New York City and is an essential part of New York’s cultural identity.