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Council Member Restler's opening remarks and acknowledgments

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Council Member Lincoln Restler opens the session by thanking DOC and CHS representatives for attending. He also acknowledges the work of Freedom Agenda in crafting legislation and advocating for incarcerated individuals in New York City.

Expressed gratitude to DOC and CHS for their presence
Specifically thanked Freedom Agenda for their advocacy work
Set a positive tone for the upcoming discussion

Lincoln Restler

1:39:01

Thank you so much, and thank you to both DOC and CHS for joining us here today.

1:39:06

Thanks again to chair nurse.

1:39:08

And I I just was remiss in my earlier comments.

1:39:10

I just wanted to especially thank freedom agenda and their team for working with us and crafting this legislation and for just being the most fierce and thoughtful and effective advocates for on behalf of people who are incarcerated in New York City.

1:39:28

Really appreciate your work.

1:39:30

Okay.

1:39:32

So I'll direct my questions to Doctor.

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Subeddy, if you don't mind.

1:39:37

In the past year, approximately how many individuals have been transferred into CHS care with a serious medical injury?

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