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Procedure

Staff opens Committee on Disabilities joint hearing

New York City Council · Oct 16, 2026 · starts 0:00:17 · 1 min 9 sec

Council staff asks attendees to settle down, silence electronics, and explains how to testify. They instruct the public not to approach the dais and turn the meeting over to the chair.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

Please settle down.

Council Staff

We're about to begin shortly.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

Welcome to the Committee on Disabilities, Joint with Civil and Human Rights.

Council Staff

At this time, we ask that you please silence all electronics.

Council Staff

If you wish to testify, please see one of the sergeant at arms in the back.

Council Staff

And at no point, please do not approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.