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Procedure

Applicant panel sworn in for 1166 Bedford Avenue

New York City Council · Jul 1, 2026 · starts 1:18:22 · 36 sec

Chair Louis calls the applicant panel—Andrew Albrecht, Pierre Downing, Imam Rodney Rashid, and Shaniqua Henry. Council staff administers the oath to all four panelists.

Council Staff

For those four individuals who are just called, could you please raise your right hand?

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

Could you please state your name for the record?

UNKNOWN

Rodney Rashid.

UNKNOWN

Pierre Downing.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth in your testimony this morning and in response to council member questions?

UNKNOWN

Yes.

UNKNOWN

Yes.

Farah N. Louis

You may begin your testimony, which is limited to 10 minutes, and you should start to conclude your presentation after eight minutes.

Farah N. Louis

When you begin your presentation, please restate your name and the name of your organization.

Farah N. Louis

You all may begin.