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Procedure

Staff opens hearing and announces procedures

New York City Council · Sep 9, 2026 · starts 0:00:06 · 22 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Housing and Buildings hearing, instructs witnesses to fill out witness slips, and asks all to silence electronic devices. Chair Sanchez is confirmed ready to begin.

Council Staff

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

Council Staff

If you would like to testify, you must fill out a witness slip with one of the sergeant-at-arms.

Council Staff

At this time, please silence all electronic devices and no one may approach the dais at any time.

Council Staff

Chair Sanchez, we are ready to begin.