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Williams says he doesn't know if administration did wrong but seeks trust

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:13:11 · 47 sec

Williams says he looks forward to reading the bills from Council Members Feliz, Wong, and Carr, states he doesn't know if the administration did anything wrong, and hopes the administration will assuage concerns about access, particularly for ethnic media.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

I look forward to reading them more deeply and understanding how it will address the concerns we have.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

I also look forward to hearing from the city agencies about all of the stories.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

I did want to just make clear, I don't know if the administration has done anything wrong at all.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

I think this is just hearing is also about.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

I do know in this time period we have to create and be convincing about an atmosphere of trust, particularly in the ever-changing communication AI

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

space and a backdrop of where we hear from small and particularly ethnic-specific media about their lack of access.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

And so I'm hoping today that the administration will assuage some of the concerns that we've heard.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

And I couldn't think of a better person to help lead that conversation to council than the current chair, Gabriel.

Member of the Public - Jumaane Williams

Thank you.

Gale A. Brewer

Thank you very much.

Gale A. Brewer

Those are very kind words.