Staff housekeeping and hearing opening announcements

Good morning and welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committees on Women and Gender Equity, joint with General Welfare.

At this time, we ask that you please silence all cell phones and electronic devices to minimize disruptions throughout the hearing.

If you wish to testify, please see a sergeant in arms for assistance.

At any time throughout today's proceeding, please do not approach the dais.

We thank you for your kind cooperation.

Chairs, we are ready to begin.