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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and sets rules

New York City Council · Oct 15, 2026 · starts 0:00:15 · 23 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management hearing. Staff instructs attendees not to approach the dais, to silence electronic devices, and tells the chair he may begin.

Council Staff

Good afternoon and welcome to today's New York City Council hearing on Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management.

Council Staff

During this time, during today's hearing, no one may approach the dais.

Council Staff

Please silence any electronic devices you may have.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.