DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

New York state governor, Kathy Hochul was hosted on Monday, 10 November 2025 in Santiago de los Caballeros, by Santiago city mayor Ulises Rodriguez. She was formally received as a “distinguished visitor.”

Hochul landed at the Cibao International Airport with a delegation of New York legislators and city officials. She came with her husband.

At the airport she was also received by Dominican consul in New York Jesus Vasquez Martinez, Santiago provincial governor Rosa Santos, and business people Felix Garcia and Jose Clase.

She was first taken to the iconic Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion. She was immediately taken to the fifth floor of the monument for a panoramic view of the city.

She also participated in the Son de Keka, a traditional Sunday activity with Son music and grassroots music.

She received the keys to the city from the Santiago Mayor.

She made trip accompanied by Dominican-born New York representative Adriano Espaillat, New York City...