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Sergeant-at-arms opens the hearing
An unidentified speaker makes a remark about attendance before the hearing officially begins.
New York City Council
Committee on Aging
Wellness checks on older adults during certain weather events, and to repeal repetitions of the definition of “older adult”
Jul 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM · 3 min 24 sec
Hearing Vote
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0:00:03 13 sec
Procedure
Committee clerk William Martin gives housekeeping instructions
William Martin welcomes attendees to the Committee on Aging vote, asks everyone to silence electronic devices, and reminds the public not to approach the dais.
0:00:16 22 sec
Remarks
Acting Chair Brewer introduces herself and recognizes attending members
Gale Brewer explains she is chairing in place of Council Member Zhuang, recognizes present members including Dinowitz, Schulman, Hudson, Aldebol, and notes Zhuang was present earlier.
0:00:38 23 sec
Remarks
Brewer introduces Intro 812 on wellness checks for older adults during extreme weather
Brewer explains that Intro 812, sponsored by Council Member Carcione, would require the Commissioner of Aging to develop a protocol with NYC Emergency Management to conduct wellness checks during cold weather alerts, extreme heat warnings, and heat-related emergencies.
0:01:00 18 sec
Remarks
Brewer describes wellness check protocol details
Brewer details that wellness checks would include questions about an older adult's well-being, temperature conditions, functionality of climate control equipment, and availability of food and water.
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Remarks
Brewer discusses vulnerability of older adults to extreme weather
Brewer notes that older adults are more vulnerable to extreme heat and cold, which can disrupt access to needed care and aggravate pre-existing health conditions.
0:01:36 23 sec
Remarks
Brewer cites heat mortality statistics and climate change concerns
Brewer reports that 500 New Yorkers died prematurely from preventable heat illnesses last year, and warns that climate change will increase extreme heat days, noting three heat advisories already issued this year.
0:01:59 17 sec
Remarks
Brewer references recent extreme weather events and calls for city preparedness
Brewer recalls the extreme heat over the 4th of July weekend and the extreme cold during winter, urging the Department of Aging to be proactive during extreme weather events to protect older New Yorkers.
0:02:16 18 sec
Remarks
Brewer thanks sponsor, Speaker, colleagues, staff, and advocates
Brewer thanks Council Member Carcione for her leadership, the Speaker and colleagues for supporting the legislation, and staff and advocates for their hard work, then yields to the clerk for the roll call vote.
0:02:34 24 sec
ROLL CALL
Committee clerk conducts roll call vote on Intro 812
William Martin calls the roll for the Committee on Aging vote on Intro 812. Brewer, Dinowitz, Hudson, Shulman, and Aldebol vote in the affirmative.
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VOTE OUTCOME
Committee approves Intro 812 with initial vote of 5-0
Martin announces the item has been approved with five votes in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and no abstentions.
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VOTE OUTCOME
Council Member Joanne's vote recorded, final tally 6-0
Council Member Joanne's vote is recorded, bringing the final tally to six in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and no abstentions. Brewer then closes the hearing.