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Schulman thanks DOHMH and announces five-minute break

New York City Council · Oct 19, 2026 · starts 1:21:21 · 12 min 56 sec

Schulman praises DOHMH for being extremely prepared and thanks the department and inspectors for their work protecting the city. She announces a five-minute break before public testimony.

Lynn C. Schulman

Okay.

Lynn C. Schulman

Right.

Lynn C. Schulman

That's all.

Lynn C. Schulman

So I want to thank you.

Lynn C. Schulman

I want to also say, because, you know, in the past I've talked about there have been times when we've had hearings that I've complained that DOHMH wasn't prepared, but you're extremely prepared today.

Lynn C. Schulman

I really appreciate it.

Lynn C. Schulman

I appreciate all the responses and for all the things that you are doing to keep our city safe, because as you know, people are getting sick all over the country around food pathogen issues and all kinds of stuff.

Lynn C. Schulman

And we really appreciate the job that you do, that the inspectors do.

Lynn C. Schulman

So I wanted to, you know, when I have a criticism, I'll make it.

Lynn C. Schulman

But when I have a...

Lynn C. Schulman

And I have a compliment to get that, too.

Lynn C. Schulman

So please let the commission and whoever's watching from City Hall, they're doing a great job at DOHMH.

Lynn C. Schulman

And thank you guys very much for everything that you do.

Lynn C. Schulman

And we'll circle back on the other stuff.

Lynn C. Schulman

Thank you.

Lynn C. Schulman

We're going to take a five-minute break and then do public testimony.