HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A controversy is unfolding in Hazleton over a request to fly the Dominican Republic flag at city hall.
The President of the Dominican House, an organization that assists Latino immigrants mainly those from the Dominican Republic requested to fly the Dominican flag at city hall on March 1 in honor of the country’s 181st anniversary of its independence.
Mayor Jeff Cusat denied that request saying only the American flag and the Pennsylvania flag fly over city hall and offered other options.
Mayor Cusat pointed out that the Dominican Republic flag is already located inside council chambers.
Latinos comprise more than 50% of Hazleton’s population 28/22 News I-Team reporter Andy Mehalshick takes a look at the controversy and we hear from residents on the issue Andy reports live from Hazleton.
