Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie introduces herself and the purpose of the hearing, which is to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 for the New York City Department of Correction. She outlines that she will provide insight into how her team is addressing pressing challenges and an overview of the department's budget.

• The hearing is focused on the Department of Correction's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026
• The commissioner aims to discuss challenges and efforts to ensure safe and humane jails
• An overview of the department's budget will be provided