Council staff opens hearing and gives procedural instructions
Staff welcomes attendees to the joint hearing, asks phones and electronic devices to be silenced, explains appearance cards for testimony, and warns no one may approach the dais. Chair Farías is invited to begin.
Good morning and welcome to the New York City Council hearing, joint hearing for the Committee on Women and Gender Equity and the Committee on Criminal Justice.
At this time, I'm going to ask that everyone in the room silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
If you wish to testify, you need to fill out an appearance card.
If you haven't done so but want to testify, see the sergeant at arms at the desk right outside, and we'll get you signed up.
Most importantly at this time, no one is allowed to approach the dais.
Chair, you may begin.