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Public Testimony

Hollingsworth raises asbestos encapsulation transparency

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:12:36 · 37 sec

Hollingsworth says residents were initially told there was no asbestos, but asbestos-containing material was later identified and encapsulated rather than removed. She calls for transparency about where asbestos remains, what was removed, and who inspected the work.

Member of the Public - Carla Hollingsworth

Residents were initially told that there was no asbestos.

Member of the Public - Carla Hollingsworth

Nevertheless, asbestos-containing material has been identified, and residents have observed work in which asbestos-containing material is being encapsulated rather than removed.

Member of the Public - Carla Hollingsworth

Residents deserve complete transparency concerning where asbestos-containing material

Member of the Public - Carla Hollingsworth

remains, what was encapsulated, what was removed, who performed the work, who inspected it, and what procedures will protect the residents and workers if those materials are disturbed during future construction or repairs.