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Procedure

Sergeant at arms opens hearing and gives decorum instructions

New York City Council · Oct 6, 2026 · starts 0:11:27 · 4 min 11 sec

Staff welcomes attendees, asks them to silence devices, directs testimony slips to the sergeant at arms, prohibits approaching the dais, and turns the meeting over to Chair Louis.

Council Staff

Ladies and gentlemen, once again, we will be starting very shortly.

Council Staff

Thank you so much for your patience.

Council Staff

Good morning and welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Zoning and Franchises.

Council Staff

Ladies and gentlemen, at this time we please ask that you silence all electronic devices.

Council Staff

If you would like to fill out a testimony slip, then please see one of the sergeant arms.

Council Staff

Approaching the front dais is strictly prohibited.

Council Staff

Please do not approach the front dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.