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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives decorum instructions

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:02:54 · 17 sec

Staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts, asks electronics to be silenced, explains how to testify, and warns people not to approach the dais. The chair is then invited to begin.

Council Staff

Good afternoon.

Council Staff

Welcome to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts.

Council Staff

At this time, we ask that...

Council Staff

You please silence all electronics.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify, please see one of the sergeant arms in the back.

Council Staff

And at no point, please do not approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.