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Morano introduces second public panel: Kapner and O'Grady

New York City Council · Sep 18, 2026 · starts 2:20:34 · 1 min 28 sec

Morano acknowledges Councilmember Linda Lee's arrival, then introduces the second public panel: David Kapner, attorney with the Legal Aid Society, and Fiodhna O'Grady from Samaritans of New York.

Frank Morano

All right.

Frank Morano

Our next panel, first of all, I want to acknowledge Councilmember Lee, fresh off chairing her own lengthy hearing across the street, is now here, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and as attentive as ever.

Frank Morano

It's great to be joined by Councilmember Lee.

Frank Morano

Thank you.

Frank Morano

Next, our next panel, I want to welcome up David Kappner.

Frank Morano

If I mispronounce anybody's name, please correct me.

Frank Morano

Fiodna O'Grady.

Frank Morano

Did I pronounce your first name correctly?

Frank Morano

Fiodna.

Frank Morano

Fiodna.

Frank Morano

Fiodna.

Frank Morano

Oh, Fiona.

Frank Morano

Okay, great.

Frank Morano

Well, there's a D in there on my screen.

Frank Morano

That could be an error.

Frank Morano

All right.

Frank Morano

Mr.

Frank Morano

Kapner.

Frank Morano

And just make sure we're still, make sure you have a red light on there.

Frank Morano

Oh, I'm sure you've got stories that you could share privately and we'll love to hear them.

Frank Morano

We might have to change mics.

Frank Morano

We heard you were Councilmember Caban's colleague, and the powers that be weren't you silenced, so clearly.

Frank Morano

Hang on one sec.

Frank Morano

We don't want to miss a syllable.

Frank Morano

All right.

Frank Morano

Please proceed.