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Procedure

Council staff housekeeping announcements

New York City Council · Aug 11, 2026 · starts 0:00:37 · 21 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Finance Committee hearing, asks that electronic devices be silenced, and instructs those wishing to testify to fill out appearance cards with the sergeant at arms.

Council Staff

Good morning and welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Finance.

Council Staff

At this time, ladies and gentlemen, we please ask that you silence all electronic devices.

Council Staff

If you would like to fill out a testimony, slip in, please see one of the sergeant arms.

Council Staff

Approaching the front dais is strictly prohibited.

Council Staff

Please do not approach the front dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.