AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and opening remarks by DCLA Commissioner
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Commissioner Laurie Cumbo of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs opens her remarks at the hearing on arts, culture, and history of indigenous peoples in New York City.
- Acknowledges the significance of the topic and the timeliness of the discussion
- Highlights the hearing as a first for the council on this specific community
Laurie Cumbo
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Good morning.
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And I wanna begin by thanking everyone for your patience as I was arriving.
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Normally, I would blame it on the traffic in Staten Island, but council member Carr is here, so that won't work as effectively today.
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Good morning, chair Rivera and the members of the committee.
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I am Laurie Kumbow, commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, here to testify in regards to today's topic, surrounding the arts, culture, and history of the indigenous peoples in New York City.
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I wanna thank the council for having a hearing on this important topic.
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Really, I believe this is the first time this council has had such an important hearing, on such an incredible and important community.
