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Morano asks for public data on directory applications and rejections

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 1:12:22 · 34 sec

Morano asks whether the office would publish how many outlets apply, how many are rejected, and why. Sidahmed commits to follow up after developing a transparent process.

Frank Morano

And would you support, and I'm guessing you would based on everything we've heard today, publishing how many outlets apply to join the directory, how many are rejected, and the reasons for rejection.

Mazen Sidahmed

I will definitely follow up with you once we have those conversations and, you know, really.

Mazen Sidahmed

about what a robust, transparent process looks like for this directory.

Mazen Sidahmed

And I think really, I just generally, I think that one of the goals for me in this role is to increase transparency of this office as a whole.