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Chair Brooks-Powers Opening Remarks: Introduction of Intro 857 and Joint Hearing Focus

New York City Council · Apr 23, 2025 · starts 0:06:39 · 37 sec

Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers introduces the joint hearing focus on the Dining Out NYC program and proposed Intro 857 regarding the towing of vehicles that encumber city streets.

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My name is Sylvina Brooks Powers, and I am the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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I am pleased to be joined today by my colleague Chair Menon.

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Today's hearing will focus on the dining out NYC program.

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In addition, we will be hearing proposed intro number 857A, sponsored by Councilmember Salamanca, in relation to towing vehicles that are an encumbrance on the street.

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The Department of Transportation is tasked with regulating and maintaining the city's sidewalks and streets.