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Procedure

Gennaro returns and opens public testimony

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:37:13 · 1 min 43 sec

After a break, Gennaro opens public testimony, reminds attendees of decorum, and explains how to testify, submit written testimony, and the two-minute limit.

James F. Gennaro

Thank you for your patience.

James F. Gennaro

Now we have the

James F. Gennaro

Oh, yeah.

James F. Gennaro

Okay.

James F. Gennaro

I now open the hearing for public testimony.

James F. Gennaro

I remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.

James F. Gennaro

As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.

James F. Gennaro

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

James F. Gennaro

No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.

James F. Gennaro

Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant at Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.

James F. Gennaro

If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the Sergeant at Arms and wait to be recognized.

James F. Gennaro

When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's hearing topic, coastal resilience and legislation being heard today.

James F. Gennaro

If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the Sergeant at Arms.

James F. Gennaro

You may also email written testimony to testimony at council, C-O-U-N-C-I-L, at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.

James F. Gennaro

Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

James F. Gennaro

Okay.

James F. Gennaro

And so.