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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives instructions

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:00:07 · 28 sec

Council staff calls the hearing to order, asks attendees to silence electronics and not approach the dais, and instructs them to see the sergeant at arms for slips.

Council Staff

Silence, please.

Council Staff

Silence, please.

Council Staff

Good morning, good morning.

Council Staff

Welcome to New York City Council hearing on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Consumer and Worker Protection, and Public Safety.

Council Staff

At this time, please silence all electronics and do not approach the dais.

Council Staff

Make sure you're assigned a slip, if you haven't so already, with the sergeant at arms.

Council Staff

Any questions or concerns, please reach a sergeant at arms.

Council Staff

Thank you for your cooperation, Chair.

Council Staff

You may begin.