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Chair Epstein opens pedicab oversight hearing

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 0:00:47 · 17 sec

Chair Harvey Epstein convenes the Consumer and Worker Protection hearing, identifies himself as chair, and recognizes Council Members Brewer and Schulman. He calls it the Council Member Brewer hearing and introduces pedicabs as for-hire vehicles.

Harvey D. Epstein

Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining the Consumer Worker Protection Hearing.

Harvey D. Epstein

My name is Harvey Epstein.

Harvey D. Epstein

I'm the chair of the committee.

Harvey D. Epstein

I'd like to recognize Councilmember Brewer and Councilmember Shillman, who is with me today.

Harvey D. Epstein

We're calling this the Councilmember Brewer Hearing today.