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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives testimony sign-up instructions

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:01:00 · 33 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts and asks everyone to silence electronic devices. Staff directs anyone who has not signed up for testimony to see the sergeant at arms at the back.

Council Staff

Good afternoon and welcome to New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfront.

Council Staff

At this time, we are asking everyone to sign all electronic devices.

Council Staff

If you have not signed up yet for testimony, please do so at the back with the sergeant.

Council Staff

At no time anyone should approach you to the air.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

Thank you.

James F. Gennaro

Thank you.