NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces Juneteenth as a paid city holiday
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday that Juneteenth will now be a paid city holiday, effective this year.
"As the second Black mayor of New York City, I know that I stand on the shoulders of countless heroes and sheroes who put their lives on the line to secure a more perfect union. Now is the time for me to do a small part and recognize one of our nation’s greatest wrongs," Adams said in the statement.
Adams also shared his statement on Twitter, writing, "It’s time for our city to finally do what’s right and officially designate Juneteenth as a city holiday. This decision is long overdue…"
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