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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and instructs attendees

New York City Council · Oct 22, 2026 · starts 0:00:46 · 16 sec

Council staff welcomes attendees to the Committee on Criminal Justice vote, asks everyone to silence electronic devices, and directs no one to approach the front desk. The chair is then invited to begin.

Council Staff

Good morning and welcome to today's New York City Council vote for the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Council Staff

Ladies and gentlemen, at this time we please ask you to silence all electronic devices.

Council Staff

Moving forward, no one is to approach the front desk.

Council Staff

Chair, you may begin.