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Procedure

Staff opens hearing with housekeeping announcements

New York City Council · Sep 18, 2026 · starts 0:00:31 · 25 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the joint hearing of the Committee on Veterans and the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use, and reminds attendees to put devices on silent.

Council Staff

Good afternoon and welcome to the New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Veterans, joined with the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use.

Council Staff

At this time, please put all devices on silent.

Council Staff

Anyone wishing to testify or have any questions, please see one of the sergeants at arms.

Council Staff

Going forward, no one is to approach the desk.

Council Staff

Chairs, you may begin.