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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing with housekeeping instructions

New York City Council · Sep 9, 2026 · starts 0:00:13 · 25 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the joint hearing of the Committees on Technology, Fire and Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Governmental Operations. Instructions are given regarding cell phones, approaching the dais, and filing appearance cards to testify.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

Welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Technology.

Council Staff

Join with the Committee on Fire Emergency Management, Public Safety, Governmental Operations, State and Legislation.

Council Staff

At this time, please sign all cell phone and electronic devices.

Council Staff

Moving forward, no one is to approach the days.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify today, please fill out an appearance card with the sergeant at arm.

Council Staff

Chairs, we are ready to begin.