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Chair Williams remarks on preserving history and acknowledges Assembly Member Wright

New York City Council · Sep 28, 2026 · starts 1:06:58 · 57 sec

Chair Williams speaks about the importance of preserving history, especially in the current political climate. She acknowledges Assembly Member Jordan Wright and thanks colleagues who traveled to Harlem.

Nantasha M. Williams

This wasn't in my remarks, but what I will say, I think no one in this room is absent of what's happening across our country.

Nantasha M. Williams

And if not now, being one of the most important moments to preserve our history,

Nantasha M. Williams

I don't know what else is.

Nantasha M. Williams

So I'm just really excited to have this hearing to learn more about our research libraries and continue to do our work as a council to preserve our history.

Nantasha M. Williams

And I say our, even though we know this particular place is about a particular demographic, but it truly is our history.

Nantasha M. Williams

I want to acknowledge Assemblymember Jordan Wright, who's also here with us.

Nantasha M. Williams

Can you give him a round of applause?

Nantasha M. Williams

And now, without further ado, I want to acknowledge my colleagues who trucked all the way up to the village of Harlem.