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Chair Sanchez transitions to public testimony and gives instructions

New York City Council · Jul 1, 2026 · starts 0:39:44 · 3 min 48 sec

Sanchez dismisses DSNY, opens the hearing for public testimony, and reminds attendees of decorum rules including no singing on Zoom, two-minute speaking limits, and procedures for submitting written testimony.

Justin E. Sanchez

I want to thank you all for your time, and I think we can open it up for the public testimony.

Gregory Anderson

Great.

Gregory Anderson

Thank you.

Gregory Anderson

Stay cool and enjoy the July 4th weekend.

Justin E. Sanchez

Have a summer.

UNKNOWN

River?

UNKNOWN

Do I have to check in for zoning?

UNKNOWN

Do I have to check in for zoning?

UNKNOWN

So I don't have to go.

UNKNOWN

I don't care.

Justin E. Sanchez

Okay, I now open the hearing for public testimony.

Justin E. Sanchez

I remind all members of the public that this is a government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.

Justin E. Sanchez

That includes no singing on Zoom.

Justin E. Sanchez

Thank you.

Justin E. Sanchez

As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.

Justin E. Sanchez

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

Justin E. Sanchez

No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.

Justin E. Sanchez

Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant at Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.

Justin E. Sanchez

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.

Justin E. Sanchez

When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on the legislation on our agenda today.

Justin E. Sanchez

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.

Justin E. Sanchez

You may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.

Justin E. Sanchez

Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

Justin E. Sanchez

I will now call the first panel.

Justin E. Sanchez

Can I please have Josh Raff, Justin Wood, also known as Justin number one, and Joyce Bialik.

Gregory Anderson

Really?

Gregory Anderson

You may begin.