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Procedure

Staff opens hearing and gives procedural instructions

New York City Council · Oct 19, 2026 · starts 0:00:03 · 33 sec

Council staff calls the meeting to order, asks attendees to silence devices, explains sign-up for testimony, and tells the Chair they are ready to begin.

Council Staff

Quiet down, please.

Council Staff

Good afternoon and welcome to today's New York City Council hearing from the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, International Intergroup Relations.

Council Staff

At this point, I'd like to remind everyone to silence all electronic devices and at no point anyone to approach the dais, additionally known as to approach the witness table unless invited to testify.

Council Staff

If you would like to sign up for in-person testimony, please feel free to sign up by filling out a slip located outside in the hallway.

Council Staff

Chair, we're ready to begin.