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Public testimony: Sarah Penningberg (32BJ) announces neutrality agreement

New York City Council · Sep 9, 2026 · starts 1:19:03 · 1 min 17 sec

Sarah Penningberg of SEIU 32BJ announces a late-breaking neutrality agreement with the Fort Hamilton Mews developer, ensuring good jobs and prevailing wage at the site. She thanks the developer for coming to the table.

Council Staff

Okay.

Council Staff

I was informed that you were being replaced by your colleague, but okay.

Council Staff

You're clearly here.

Council Staff

You can go ahead.

Farah N. Louis

You can restate your name.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

Yes.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

Sarah Penningberg.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

Hi, you guys.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

I'm Sarah Penneberg, and I'm here representing SEIU Local 32BJ.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

32BJ is a member-driven union representing 190,000 building service workers like concierge, porters, who work to keep buildings safe and clean.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

We want to ensure that landlords...

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

Profiting in the city and across the country, act responsibly and respect the communities they depend on for their success.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

We have a late breaking update that the council member mentioned.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

We are about to sign an agreement with this.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

developer on this proposed rezoning in Brooklyn.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

Just want to thank them for them coming to the table and negotiating on this proposal.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

It would be a neutrality agreement that would ensure good jobs and keep prevailing wage at this site.

Farah N. Louis

Thank you.

Member of the Public - Sarah Penningberg

Thank you.