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Procedure

Sanchez reconvenes and sets decorum rules for public testimony

New York City Council · Oct 15, 2026 · starts 1:45:45 · 1 min 10 sec

Sanchez reconvenes the hearing and opens public testimony. He reminds the public that this is a government proceeding, requires silence, and prohibits video recording, photography, audio recordings, singing, and songs from the witness table.

Justin E. Sanchez

Are we rested?

Justin E. Sanchez

Are we refreshed?

Justin E. Sanchez

No?

Justin E. Sanchez

We could take another five.

Justin E. Sanchez

No.

Justin E. Sanchez

But no, we would like this committee hearing to end.

Justin E. Sanchez

So, having said that, welcome back, everyone.

Justin E. Sanchez

I am now opening the hearing for public testimony.

Justin E. Sanchez

I remind members of the public that this is a government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.

Justin E. Sanchez

I'm especially speaking to you.

Justin E. Sanchez

To you, Zoom.

Justin E. Sanchez

As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.

Justin E. Sanchez

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

Justin E. Sanchez

No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.

Justin E. Sanchez

Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings or singing or songs.

Justin E. Sanchez

Or your next mixtape as testimony, please leave that for Spotify or Apple Music or whatever streaming service of your choice, Tidal, I'm not picking a side.

Justin E. Sanchez

but you may submit transcripts of your latest hit single to the Sergeant of Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.