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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives housekeeping instructions

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:00:11 · 36 sec

Council staff opens the Committee on Immigration hearing, asks attendees to silence electronic devices, and explains how to sign up for in-person testimony. Staff then tells the chair the committee is ready to begin.

Council Staff

Okay.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

Welcome to today's hearing from the Committee on Immigration.

Council Staff

At this time, I would like to remind everyone to silence all electronic devices.

Council Staff

Also, at this point, going forward, no one is to approach the days.

Council Staff

If you would like to sign up for in-person testimony, please see one of the sergeants at arms.

Council Staff

Chair, we're ready to begin.