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Procedure

Chair Ariola calls first public witness on Zoom

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:21:14 · 27 sec

Ariola says there are no in-person public speakers yet but one person on Zoom, Chowdhury Hassan Mahmood. She asks if he is available, and the witness indicates he is ready to begin.

Joann Ariola

We do not have any in-person members of the public, but we do have one member on Zoom, Chowdhury Hassan Mahmood.

Joann Ariola

So if you are available, Mr.

Joann Ariola

Mahmood.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Yes, I am available.

Joann Ariola

Wonderful.

Joann Ariola

We're waiting for your public testimony.

Paul Maiano

You may begin.