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Council member expresses support for musicians and legislation
1:19:35
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Council Member Carmen de la Rosa expresses support for the legislation addressing fair pay for musicians from streaming services. She emphasizes the importance of the music industry to New York City's identity and acknowledges the challenges faced by working-class New Yorkers in an increasingly unaffordable city.
- Recognizes the music industry as both a workforce and a creative capital for NYC
- Stresses the need for musicians to stay in the city to maintain its unique character
- Acknowledges that council support is symbolic but important for federal-level action
Carmen de la Rosa
1:19:35
Well, first we want to thank representative Talib for taking the leadership role in congress and here in the council we thank council member Hanif.
1:19:47
You know this the second part of the title of this committee is labor, civil service and labor, and we recognize that, the music industry is a workforce in addition to being a creative capital for our city.
1:20:02
Everything that you all have expressed here is something that this committee understands and knows and it is part of the issues that we see with how unaffordable our city is becoming for working class New Yorkers.
1:20:14
But the difference here is that we need y'all to stay because without the creative capital of of the city, it's not New York City.
1:20:23
And so, you know, I personally support this legislation and we look forward to as a council being able to pass it.
1:20:30
Obviously, that's, you know, a symbolic gesture of support for the federal level, but, the work doesn't stop here and we're grateful for each of you coming and sharing your vulnerabilities.
1:20:41
It's not easy to share, personal struggle and so we're grateful for you all being here.
1:20:46
Thank you for coming.
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