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Procedure

Chair Louis swears in Studio 54 applicant panel

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:08:15 · 1 min 10 sec

Chair Louis calls Carol Rosenthal, Christopher Knave, and Francille Lim to testify as the applicant panel. Council staff administers the oath, and Chair Louis sets a 10-minute presentation limit with instruction to conclude after eight minutes.

Farah N. Louis

I will now call the applicant panel for this proposal, which consists of Carol Rosenthal, Christopher Knave, and Francille Lim.

Farah N. Louis

Counsel, could you please administer the oath once they come up here?

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

You can have a seat.

Council Staff

Once you're settled in, yes.

Council Staff

Could you please raise your right hand and state your name for the record?

Francel Lim

Francel Lim.

Christopher Nave

Christopher Knave.

Carol E. Rosenthal

Carol Rosenthal.

Council Staff

You swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth in your testimony this morning in response to council member questions?

Carol E. Rosenthal

Yes.

Carol E. Rosenthal

Yes.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Farah N. Louis

Thank you, counsel.

Farah N. Louis

You may now begin your testimony, which is limited to 10 minutes.

Farah N. Louis

You should start to conclude your presentation after eight minutes.

Farah N. Louis

When you begin your presentation, please restate your name and the name of your organization.

Farah N. Louis

You may begin.