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Staff opens hearing with housekeeping announcements

New York City Council · Jun 26, 2026 · starts 0:00:26 · 24 sec

Council staff opens the joint hearing of the Committees on Economic Development and Workforce Development, reminds attendees to silence devices and fill out appearance cards to testify.

Council Staff

Good afternoon.

Council Staff

Welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Economic Development, joint with the Committee on Workforce Development.

Council Staff

Please silence all cell phone and electronic devices.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify, please fill out an appearance card with the sergeant at arms.

Council Staff

Moving forward, no one is to approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, we are ready to begin.