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Procedure

Brief recess before public testimony resumes

New York City Council · Sep 2, 2026 · starts 3:09:13 · 13 min 9 sec

Chair Schulman calls a five-minute break for staff before resuming public testimony. Some off-microphone conversation is captured during the break.

Lynn C. Schulman

We're just going to take a five-minute break.

Lynn C. Schulman

The staff needs to take a break, so just five minutes, and then we're going to do the rest of the public testimony.

Member of the Senate - Cordell Cleare

Thank you so much, Chair.

Member of the Senate - Cordell Cleare

This is important that we make sure we protect our communities, that we make sure that you stop killing black people because this is a problem.

Member of the Senate - Cordell Cleare

Yeah, I am disgusted.

Member of the Senate - Cordell Cleare

And it's outrageous that things like this continue.

Member of the Senate - Cordell Cleare

Oh, I know, I know, I know.

Member of the Senate - Cordell Cleare

And I thought I was doing something smart by getting here a little later.

Unidentified speaker

You know whose fault that was?

Unidentified speaker

Huh?

Unidentified speaker

You know whose fault that was?

Unidentified speaker

Yes.

Unidentified speaker

He's your own.

Unidentified speaker

Yes, I'm aware of that.

Unidentified speaker

Just one question.

Unidentified speaker

Do you invite him to any of the things that you do?

Jordan Wright

Thank you.

Jordan Wright

Thank you.

Jordan Wright

Thank you.

Jordan Wright

Thank you.

Jordan Wright

Thank you.

Jordan Wright

Thank you.

Jordan Wright

Thank you.