New York City Council
Committee on Aging
Jan 26, 2024
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01:00 PM
12 min
Summary
A hearing on legislation that helps older adults submit Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) applications.
Meeting chapters
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Crystal Hudson's Introduction to the First Committee on Aging hearing
Council Member Crystal Hudson opens the first aging committee hearing of the new legislative session, outlining the goal to advance age inclusivity in New York City. The focus of the …
0:00:52
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3 min
James Fenton's Testifies in Support of the Legislation
James Fenton, a senior staff attorney with Volunteers of Legal Service, shares his testimony on the proposed legislation to support older adults get rent exemptions in New York City. He …
0:04:37
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3 min
Raul Rivera's Contested Testimony
Raul Rivera is called up to give his testimony but faces resistance due to a deviation from the meeting's topic and procedures regarding tripod use in the chamber. His persistence …
0:08:32
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174 sec
The Hearing Adjourns
The chair opens the floor for any last-minute speakers, both in-person and via Zoom, before officially adjourning the Committee on Aging hearing. This marks the conclusion of the session, with …
0:11:26
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33 sec