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Procedure

Council staff opens Committee on Hospitals hearing with housekeeping

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 0:00:10 · 33 sec

Council staff opens the hearing, asking attendees to silence devices, refrain from approaching the dais, and observe no-food rules. Staff directs anyone wishing to give in-person testimony to see the sergeant at arms.

Council Staff

Good afternoon.

Council Staff

Welcome to the hearing for the Committee on Hospitals.

Council Staff

If you're here for the Mazda, you're in the right room.

Council Staff

Sorry.

Council Staff

At this time, one asks everyone please to silence your electronic devices.

Council Staff

Also, at this point, moving forward, no one is to approach the dais, and also there is no food and beverages allowed in the hearing room.

Council Staff

Also, if you'd like to make an in-person testimony today, please see one of the sergeant at arms here today.

Council Staff

That being said, Chair, we're ready to begin.