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Procedure

Narcisse opens public testimony and sets rules

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 2:12:58 · 2 min 18 sec

Narcisse opens public testimony, reminding attendees this is a formal proceeding and that decorum must be observed. She explains the three-minute limit, appearance cards, and that in-person testimony will precede Zoom testimony.

Mercedes Narcisse

I now open the hearing for public testimony.

Mercedes Narcisse

I remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.

Mercedes Narcisse

As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.

Mercedes Narcisse

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

Mercedes Narcisse

No video recording, no photography is allowed from the witness table.

Mercedes Narcisse

Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony.

Mercedes Narcisse

But may submit transcript of such recording to the sergeant at arms for inclusion in the hearing record.

Mercedes Narcisse

If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card in the back with the sergeant at arm and wait to be recognized.

Mercedes Narcisse

When recognized, you will have three minutes to speak on today's hearing topic.

Mercedes Narcisse

Examining H&H NYC Care Program and Access to Health Care for Uninsured New Yorkers.

Mercedes Narcisse

We will hear all in person.

Mercedes Narcisse

person testimony first and then turn to testimony on Zoom.

Mercedes Narcisse

If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the Sergeant at Arms.

Mercedes Narcisse

I will now call the first panel.

Mercedes Narcisse

Jane Nee Carmen Garcia.

Dr. Ted Long

I was like, ooh.

Mercedes Narcisse

All right.

Mercedes Narcisse

I think I say Lee first.

Mercedes Narcisse

Lee, Jenny, to the next.

Mercedes Narcisse

Thank you.

Mercedes Narcisse

You may begin.