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Procedure

Gennaro turns to remote testimony

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:50:49 · 1 min 3 sec

Gennaro explains remote testimony procedures, telling witnesses to wait for the sergeant's signal before speaking. He says one witness is registered.

James F. Gennaro

And now I have to read.

James F. Gennaro

We will now turn to remote testimony.

James F. Gennaro

Once your name is called, a member of our staff will unmute you and the sergeant at arms will give you the go ahead to begin.

James F. Gennaro

Please wait for the sergeant to announce that you may begin before delivering your testimony because you would, you know, you run the risk of still being on mute and starting your testimony.

James F. Gennaro

So once, so wait for the sergeant's nod and

James F. Gennaro

And then we can proceed.

James F. Gennaro

I believe we have one witness.

James F. Gennaro

Okay.

James F. Gennaro

It's my pleasure to recognize.

James F. Gennaro

Recognize Elizabeth Cortez.