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Hankerson asks if permit questioning is covered in sensitivity training

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:33:45 · 1 min 3 sec

Hankerson asks whether the process for questioning applicants is reviewed through Parks Academy sensitivity training. Cerrone says he will get back to the committee on the exact training layout and scenarios.

David Cerrone

And I personally am dedicated to working with you, any of your colleagues, and Anna's as well, or any other stakeholders, event applicants, so that we're able to help them proceed with their event

David Cerrone

in the best way possible, but also in a way that people feel positive about.

Ty Hankerson

I appreciate that.

Ty Hankerson

I just want to kind of moonwalk back a little bit to the Parks Academy training.

Ty Hankerson

When we're talking about questions that are posed to applicants that are applying for permits,

Ty Hankerson

is that process, does that process go through the Parks Academy sensitivity training as well?

Ty Hankerson

Is that reviewed by any staff members or is it just something that's...

Ty Hankerson

Made up within that team or division or unit of people?

David Cerrone

That's a good question, Councilmember.

David Cerrone

We'll have to get back to you on the exact layout of the training and the different areas and scenarios that are covered during the training.