Chair Abreu opens public testimony and gives instructions
Abreu opens the floor for public testimony, reminding attendees of formal proceeding rules, the two-minute speaking limit, and procedures for submitting written testimony by email within 72 hours.
Sorry, I now open the hearing for public testimony.
I remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that the quorum shall be observed at all times.
As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.
The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings of testimony, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the sergeant at arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the sergeant at arms and wait to be recognized.
When recognized, you have two minutes to speak on the legislation being heard today.
If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the sergeant at arms.
You may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.
Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.
Now I'm going to call the first panel, Andrew Ridgy and Vinny Dons.
And Andrew, you can start whenever you're ready.