REMARKS
Council Member Restler's opening remarks and appreciation
1:10:26
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Council Member Lincoln Restler opens by expressing appreciation for Chair Gennaro's leadership and expertise in the Environmental Protection Committee. He also thanks the panel for their presence at the hearing.
- Acknowledges Chair Gennaro's deep expertise in environmental protection
- Shows gratitude to the panel for attending the hearing
Lincoln Restler
1:10:26
Chair, as always, greatly appreciate your leadership and deep, deep, deep expertise, as the lead of our Environmental Protection Committee.
Jim Gennaro
1:10:35
Thank you.
Lincoln Restler
1:10:36
Truly.
1:10:37
Thank the panel for being here with us today.
1:10:39
You know, echoing some of the sentiments from my colleagues, I think the challenge that we face in these new extreme weather events is that New Yorkers are just not accustomed to dealing with drought or dealing with, wildfires.