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Procedure

Council staff opens Parks Committee hearing and gives attendance instructions

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:00:16 · 23 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees, asks phones to be silenced, explains appearance cards, and states that no one should approach the chair. Chair Hankerson is then recognized.

Council Staff

Hello, good morning.

Council Staff

Welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Parks and Recreation.

Council Staff

At this time, please silence all phones.

Council Staff

If you wish to speak in today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with one of the sergeants.

Council Staff

Moving forward, no one is to approach the day's chair.

Council Staff

You may begin.