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Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
NYC Dominican Day Parade 2025: Date, start time, route map, notable attendees, street closures, safety measures and weather forecast
NYC Dominican Day Parade 2025 's date, start time, route map, notable attendees, street closures, safety measures and weather forecast is available. The National Dominican Day Parade is taking place in New York City today. The annual event celebrates Dominican heritage and culture with a march along Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. Organizers, city officials, and the NYPD have shared details about the start time, route, safety measures and street closures. NYC Dominican Day Parade Leadership and Theme Seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star Nelson Cruz is the grand marshal for the 2025 parade. Cruz is being honored for his work improving health and education in the Dominican Republic through the Boomstick23 Foundation. The theme of the parade is 'Quisqueya & USA: United by Culture and Tradition.' Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Also Read: Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: Peak date, how to watch, full sturgeon moon date, time and viewing tips NYC Dominican Day Parade Date, Start Time and Weather Forecast The parade began forming at 8 a.m. and officially stepped off at 11 a.m., an hour earlier than in past years. The weather forecast predicts hot and sunny conditions, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. NYC Dominican Day Parade Notable Attendees Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and other state and city officials are expected to attend the parade. The event draws participants, dignitaries, and community members to celebrate Dominican heritage. Live Events National Dominican Day Parade Route Map Floats, performers, and marchers begin at Sixth Avenue and 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The route continues north on Sixth Avenue to 55th Street. The 20-block route passes notable landmarks including Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center. Also Read: NASA Curiosity Rover Shocking Discovery: This multi-billion-year-old rock on Mars reveals… National Dominican Day Parade Safety Measures NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the department is taking every precaution to keep the event safe, respectful and orderly. Alcohol is prohibited along the route. Items obstructing spectators' views are not allowed. Only authorized vehicles may enter the route, and spectators must not cross barricades to join marchers. National Dominican Day Parade Street Closures The New York City Department of Transportation announced these closures: Formation Area Sixth Avenue between 37th Street and 38th Street 36th Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue 38th and 37th Streets between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue Parade Route Sixth Avenue between 36th Street and 55th Street Dispersal Area 55th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue National Dominican Day Parade Event Information and Resources More details about the National Dominican Day Parade can be found at The website includes parade history, participation details, and cultural programming information. FAQs What is the NYC Dominican Day Parade 2025 route? The route starts at Sixth Avenue and 36th Street, heading north to 55th Street, passing Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center over 20 blocks. What items are prohibited at the NYC Dominican Day Parade 2025? Alcohol, view-blocking items, unauthorized vehicles, and crossing barricades into the route are prohibited for safety and crowd management.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
NYC Dominican Day Parade 2025 is this weekend. Here's the start time, route map and more.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City this weekend. The route is set to march up Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Rep. Adriano Espaillat are scheduled to discuss preparations and security measures for the parade Friday afternoon. You can watch streaming live around 1:30 p.m. on CBS News New York. Seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star Nelson Cruz is grand marshal of the parade this year. Cruz is being honored for his work improving health and education in the Dominican Republic through his nonprofit, the Boomstick23 Foundation, organizers say. Here's everything to know about when the parade starts and where to expect street closures. The 43rd annual parade will start forming at 8 a.m. Sunday before it officially steps off at 11 a.m. At this point, the forecast looks hot and sunny, with highs in the upper 80s. The theme for the parade is "Quisqueya & USA: United by Culture and Tradition." Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and dozens of other state and city officials are also expected to attend. Floats, marchers and other participants will begin at Sixth Avenue and 36th Street in Midtown, then head north on Sixth Avenue to 55th Street. The route travels roughly 20 blocks, passing Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center along the way. More information on the parade can be found at The New York City Department of Transportation announced the following street closures for the parade: Formation: Route: Dispersal:
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Nelsy Cruz, sister of former MLB all-star Nelson Cruz, among those killed in club collapse
The Brief Nelsy Cruz, the sister of former Major League Baseball player Nelson Cruz, was among those killed when the roof collapsed on a nightclub in the Domincan Republic Tuesday. Officials said at 58 people died and 160 others were injured when the roof of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel died after being rescued from the debris and taken to a hospital. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northwestern Dominican Republic province of Montecristi and the sister of Major League Baseball all-star Nelson Cruz, was among those killed when the roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican capital Tuesday. What we know At least 58 people died, and 160 others were injured in Santo Domingo early Tuesday when the roof collapsed at the Jet Set nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said. Nelsey Cruz had called President Luis Abinader at 12:49 a.m. saying she was trapped and that the roof had collapsed, the Associated Press reported. Officials said Cruz died later at the hospital. What they're saying "I deeply regret the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Nelsy Cruz, governor of Montecristi Province, who died at the tragic event at the Jet Set nightclub," Dominican Republic Minister of Culture Roberto Angel Salcedo said on X. "Her death is an irreparable loss for her community and the entire country. "Nelsy was a committed public servant, a woman of firm leadership, and a staunch ally in initiatives aimed at strengthening our identity and development." Nelson Cruz posted a statement in Spanish from the family on Instagram expressing thanks to those who have expressed their love. "With deep sorrow, the Cruz Martinez family reports the passing of our beloved sister, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend, Nelsey Cruz Martinez, who in life served with dedication, commitment, and love for her people and community," the statement reads. "Her legacy of service and love for others will live forever in our hearts." Also among the victims, former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel. Dotel had been rescued from the debris and taken to a hospital. The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League announced his death on X. Dotel, 51, had a 15-year career in the MLB from 1999-2013. The roof of Jet Set collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was among those injured in the collapse. His manager told the Associated Press that the roof collapsed about an hour into the concert. What we don't know It is unclear what caused the roof of the nightclub to collapse. Jet Set issued a statement saying it was cooperating with authorities. "The loss of human life leaves us in a state of deep pain and dismay," it said. It wasn't clear when the Jet Set building was last inspected. The Source Information on the passing of Nelsy Cruz comes from the Instagram account of Nelson Cruz and the X account of Dominican Culture Minister Roberto Angel Salcedo. Information on the death of Octavio Dotel comes from the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League and the Houston Astros. Information on the roof collapse at Jet Set in Santo Domingo comes from the Associated Press.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
At least 58 dead, including former MLB player Octavio Dotel, after nightclub roof collapse
At least 58 people are dead as the death toll continues to rise after the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed, officials said Tuesday. Among the dead is Octavio Dotel, a major league pitcher for 15 seasons. More than 160 people were taken to hospitals via ambulance after the stunning incident around 1 a.m. at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, according to an Instagram post from the national police. Search and rescue operations to find people in the rubble are still underway in the National District, Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the Emergency Operations Center, told reporters. Méndez did not say how many people are believed to have been inside the nightclub, which is located near the coast. "The loss of life leaves us in a state of profound pain and dismay," said a statement from Jet Set. "In this difficult moment, our prayers are with each of the affected families. We share their pain as if it were our own, because we are also in mourning." President Luis Abinader traveled to the site Tuesday to supervise the rescue efforts and offer his condolences to the victims, footage shared by police shows. Abinader said the dead included Nelsy Cruz, sister of former MLB player Nelson Cruz and governor of the northern Monte Cristi province. Nelson Cruz said on social media that the remains of his sister will be displayed at the Provincial Government of Montecristi and a funeral will be held later Tuesday. "Our city wakes up to a terrible tragedy that occurred at the Jet Set nightclub. My deepest sympathy goes out to the families still waiting for news of their loved ones," Santo Domingo Mayor Carolina Mejía de Garrigó said in a statement on X. Dominican merengue singer Rubby Pérez performed at the club Monday night, according to Instagram posts from the club. The singer's manager, Enrique Paulino, told reporters at the scene that the roof collapsed almost an hour after the performance began, and the group's saxophonist was killed, The Associated Press reported. USA TODAY has reached out to Paulino for comment. Pérez's brother is a former Major League Baseball player and other former players were in the crowd before the collapse, according to sports agent Paul Kinzer. "It's where all the players go, all the big acts go," Kinzer told USA TODAY of Jet Set. Crowds grew outside of the club as people tried to search for their own friends and relatives in the destruction. Several of those loved ones told news outlets they were stunned and praying in the face of the tragedy. Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son went to the nightclub but who had not returned home as of Tuesday afternoon, told the AP as he waited outside the club "We're holding on only to God." At one hospital serving the injured, officials were heard reading the names of survivors out loud, the outlet reported. People gathered around and yelled the names of their loved ones still missing and asked about their whereabouts. Massiel Cuevas, the godmother of a 22-year-old woman who also went to the club, told the AP she was also seeking any update on Tuesday. 'I'm waiting for her. She's in there, I know she's in there,' Cuevas said. Dotel, 51, was a Santo Domingo native who played for 13 teams over 15 seasons after making his debut with the New York Mets in 1999. After his MLB debut, Dotel was traded to the Houston Astros, where he spent five years developing into one of the National League's top setup men. He continued to pitch effectively into his late 30s, finally winning a World Series ring as a member of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals. He returned to the World Series the following season with the Detroit Tigers, pitching five scoreless innings over six postseason appearances as the Tigers eventually fell to the San Francisco Giants in the Fall Classic. Kinzer told USA TODAY his client, former MLB player Esteban Germán, left the club not long before the roof collapsed. Kinzer said he also represents former MLB player Neifi Pérez, who was not at the club when his brother, Rubby Pérez, was performing. Kinzer said he's been trying to get in contact with Neifi Pérez's brother and other players to find out who else was at the club and whether they were injured. Contributing: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY; Reuters This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: At least 58 dead after roof collapse in Dominican Republic night club
USA Today
08-04-2025
- USA Today
At least 58 dead, including former MLB player Octavio Dotel, after nightclub roof collapse
At least 58 dead, including former MLB player Octavio Dotel, after nightclub roof collapse Show Caption Hide Caption At least 18 dead, dozens injured in nightclub roof collapse At least 18 people were killed and over 90 injured when the ceiling of a nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed. Storyful At least 58 people are dead as the death toll continues to rise after the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed, officials said Tuesday. Among the dead is Octavio Dotel, a major league pitcher for 15 seasons. More than 160 people were taken to hospitals via ambulance after the stunning incident around 1 a.m. at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, according to an Instagram post from the national police. Search and rescue operations to find people in the rubble are still underway in the National District, Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the Emergency Operations Center, told reporters. Méndez did not say how many people are believed to have been inside the nightclub, which is located near the coast. "The loss of life leaves us in a state of profound pain and dismay," said a statement from Jet Set. "In this difficult moment, our prayers are with each of the affected families. We share their pain as if it were our own, because we are also in mourning." President Luis Abinader traveled to the site Tuesday to supervise the rescue efforts and offer his condolences to the victims, footage shared by police shows. Abinader said the dead included Nelsy Cruz, sister of former MLB player Nelson Cruz and governor of the northern Monte Cristi province. Nelson Cruz said on social media that the remains of his sister will be displayed at the Provincial Government of Montecristi and a funeral will be held later Tuesday. "Our city wakes up to a terrible tragedy that occurred at the Jet Set nightclub. My deepest sympathy goes out to the families still waiting for news of their loved ones," Santo Domingo Mayor Carolina Mejía de Garrigó said in a statement on X. Dominican merengue singer Rubby Pérez performed at the club Monday night, according to Instagram posts from the club. The singer's manager, Enrique Paulino, told reporters at the scene that the roof collapsed almost an hour after the performance began, and the group's saxophonist was killed, The Associated Press reported. USA TODAY has reached out to Paulino for comment. Pérez's brother is a former Major League Baseball player and other former players were in the crowd before the collapse, according to sports agent Paul Kinzer. "It's where all the players go, all the big acts go," Kinzer told USA TODAY of Jet Set. 'We're holding on only to God' Crowds grew outside of the club as people tried to search for their own friends and relatives in the destruction. Several of those loved ones told news outlets they were stunned and praying in the face of the tragedy. Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son went to the nightclub but who had not returned home as of Tuesday afternoon, told the AP as he waited outside the club "We're holding on only to God." Massiel Cuevas, the godmother of a 22-year-old woman who also went to the club, told the AP she was also waiting for any update on Tuesday. 'I'm waiting for her. She's in there, I know she's in there,' Cuevas said. Former MLB player among those killed Dotel, 51, was a Santo Domingo native who played for 13 teams over 15 seasons after making his debut with the New York Mets in 1999. After his MLB debut, Dotel was traded to the Houston Astros, where he spent five years developing into one of the National League's top setup men. He continued to pitch effectively into his late 30s, finally winning a World Series ring as a member of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals. He returned to the World Series the following season with the Detroit Tigers, pitching five scoreless innings over six postseason appearances as the Tigers eventually fell to the San Francisco Giants in the Fall Classic. Kinzer told USA TODAY his client, former MLB player Esteban Germán, left the club not long before the roof collapsed. Kinzer said he also represents former MLB player Neifi Pérez, who was not at the club when his brother, Rubby Pérez, was performing. Kinzer said he's been trying to get in contact with Neifi Pérez's brother and other players to find out who else was at the club and whether they were injured. Contributing: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY; Reuters
