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Procedure

Chair Louis calls applicant panel and administers oath

New York City Council · Sep 23, 2026 · starts 0:37:55 · 57 sec

Chair Louis calls Sheldon Lobel and the applicant team, including Richard Lobel, Daniel Ruzzo, Danielle Drake, and Christina Sapansky. Counsel administers the oath and Chair Louis limits testimony to 10 minutes.

Farah N. Louis

I will now call the applicant panel for this proposal, which consists of Sheldon Lobel.

Farah N. Louis

Council, please call the roll.

Farah N. Louis

Please administer the oath.

Farah N. Louis

We got a couple of more guests.

Farah N. Louis

Daniel Razu Rubin.

Farah N. Louis

Okay.

Farah N. Louis

I'm Ruzzo.

Farah N. Louis

Danielle Drake and Christina.

Farah N. Louis

I'm going to let you all say your names.

Farah N. Louis

Council, please administer the oath.

Council Staff

Good morning, everyone.

Council Staff

Can you please raise your right hand and say your name for the record?

Member of the Public - Christina Sapansky

Christina Sapansky.

Member of the Public - Richard Lobel

Richard Lobel.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

Daniel Ruzzo.

Member of the Public - Danielle Drake

Danielle Drake.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth in your testimony this morning in response to council member questions?

Member of the Public - Richard Lobel

I do.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Farah N. Louis

You may all begin your testimony, which is limited to 10 minutes.

Farah N. Louis

You should start concluding your presentation at eight minutes.

Farah N. Louis

Please restate your name and the name of your organization.

Farah N. Louis

You all may begin.