Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

HRES 169 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Dominican community's historical presence and contributions in New York City's Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. It honors decades of cultural, civic, and economic impact through specific examples like Casa Dominicana, the Dominican Day Parade, and Dominican-founded institutions. The resolution supports designating a Dominican cultural heritage district under the National Park Service to preserve this legacy. It does not create new policies or funding but formally acknowledges how Dominicans have shaped the area's identity, from early settlers to modern artists and leaders.