NEWYORK: New York city Mayor Eric Adams said that we’re number one because we’re made up of the best stuff on earth and that’s the men and women of our Puerto Rican community.
Addressing a flag-raising ceremony for Puerto Rico, NYC Mayor said that we want to raise this flag, raise our spirits, raise our commitment and dedication.
“It’s a renewal when we march this weekend and celebrate the Puerto Rican community. It’s a renewal of our determination. We would never give up, never surrender, never let anyone think that this is not the greatest combination of people on the globe here in New York City,” he said.
“When you sit behind and you see all of the clear representation of the administration and the leadership from the Puerto Rican community that are really dealing with the on the ground issues and the success that we’ve had, those who are in government and out, my long friendship and relationship with brother Adam Clayton Powell, who’s here as well,” he said.
Mayor Adams said that every year when we host, it just means so much.
“This is a powerful community, gives back in so many ways on so many levels. Every time that we host this event, it shows the diversity of this city and what it represents. We’re not a monolithic city. When I went to Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona and saw the energy and the spirit of the people there and the resiliency and spoke with the elected and you see that rich and real partnership that we have, Mayor said.
“Raising this flag is part of an important part of being a mayor. Mayor is substantive, bringing down crime, bringing jobs and all that good stuff. It’s symbolic also. Symbolism is just as important as the substance of being a mayor of this city.”
“When we raise the flag, we raise the spirit. We say that we recognize your history in this city. We recognize the role you played in making this city what it is. It’s a combination of your forefathers, the early arrivals of the Puerto Ricans here and some of the great warriors like the Young Lords, like Juan González, Pablo Guzmán, fighting for liberation and strength, Mayor said.
“We don’t always get it right, but there’s always been throughout the years, if you look closely connected to the evolution of the city, the Puerto Rican experience and you see their contributions. I know that. I understand that. Every time I see my Puerto Rican nephews and see how important it is to them and what their family mean to our family, we are one,” he added.
