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Farias: hundreds of candidates lost to the age-35 cap

New York City Council · Jul 16, 2026 · starts 0:03:02 · 15 sec

Farias shares that hundreds of candidates were unable to complete the hiring process because they exceeded the maximum age of 35 before appointments were finalized, and that many more never applied because they believed the opportunity was already closed to them.

Amanda C. Farías

Hundreds were unable to complete that process because they were exceeded the maximum age of 35 before their appointments were finalized.

Amanda C. Farías

And that figure doesn't even account for the New Yorkers who never applied because they believe the opportunity was already closed to them.