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Public Testimony

Lithuanian community member testifies building is their second home

New York City Council · Jul 9, 2026 · starts 0:33:57 · 26 sec

A Lithuanian community member who works at the consulate and volunteers at the Lithuanian Alliance Building gives brief testimony asking the council to vote yes, saying the building is not just a building but their second home.

Member of the Public

Dear council members, thank you for having us here.

Member of the Public

My testimony will be very short today.

Member of the Public

Today I'll represent the Lithuanian community.

Member of the Public

I also work at the consulate and volunteer at Lithuanian Alliance Building.

Member of the Public

And I'll be very short.

Member of the Public

This is not a building for us.

Member of the Public

This is our second home and would really appreciate if you could vote yes in our favor.

Member of the Public

Thank you very much.

Christopher Marte

Thank you, and we appreciate you guys being here today.