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Procedure

Council staff opens hearing and gives procedural instructions

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:00:07 · 21 sec

Council staff opens the hearing, asks attendees to silence devices and not approach the dais, and directs anyone wanting to testify to see the sergeant-at-arms. Staff then tells Chair Stevens the committee is ready to begin.

Council Staff

Good afternoon and welcome to today's New York City Council hearing for the Committee on Children and Youth.

Council Staff

At this time, we ask that you please silence all electronic devices and at no time, at no time are you to approach the dais.

Council Staff

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for in-person testimony, please see one of the sergeant-at-arms.

Council Staff

Chair Stevens, we're ready to begin.