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Council Member Chris Banks opens hearing on NYCHA security and fire guard issues
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Council Member Chris Banks opens the hearing of the committee on public housing, focusing on NYCHA's security guards, fire guards, and oversight of contractors. He emphasizes the importance of these guards for the safety and well-being of NYCHA residents.
- Introduces the topic of the hearing: NYCHA's security guards, fire guards, and contractor oversight
- Highlights the vital role of security and fire guards in keeping NYCHA communities safe
- Sets the stage for discussing recent issues with guard performance and oversight
Chris Banks
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Thank you.
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I'm calling this meeting to order.
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Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the hearing of the committee on public housing of the New York City Council.
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I'm council member Chris Banks, the chair of this committee, and I'm thankful for you to be here this morning.
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Today's hearing focuses on NYCHA's security guards, fire guards, and oversight of contractors.
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Security guards and fire guards are immensely important to the safety and well-being of NYCHA residents.
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Ideally, they play a vital role in keeping a community safe, deterring crime, and preventing dangerous situations from spiraling out of control.
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Unfortunately, we have learned that these significant responsibilities have been neglected and even ignored, placing NYCHA residents at risk and endangering NYCHA buildings.