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Chair Williams opens hearing on research collections

New York City Council · Sep 28, 2026 · starts 0:48:20 · 22 sec

Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams welcomes attendees to the oversight hearing 'Telling Our Stories: Examining the Research Collections of New York City's Public Libraries.' She introduces herself as Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Relations.

Nantasha M. Williams

Thank you so much, sergeants.

Nantasha M. Williams

It's so nice to see them outside of City Hall.

Nantasha M. Williams

Good afternoon, everybody.

Nantasha M. Williams

I'm Deputy Speaker Dr.

Nantasha M. Williams

Nantosha Williams, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Relations.

Nantasha M. Williams

Welcome to our oversight hearing, telling our stories, examining the research collections of New York City's public libraries.