Chair Ariola announces July 25 Far Rockaway incident and thanks agency witnesses
Ariola says the hearing will highlight a summer emergency in Far Rockaway in Council Member Brooks-Powers's district, where two people died and families were displaced. She thanks public attendees and administration witnesses, including NYCEM Commissioner Christina Farrell, FDNY EMS Chief Paul Maiano, and Assistant Chief John Sirocco.
Today's hearing will highlight an emergency incident that occurred this summer in Far Rockaway, Queens, in Councilmember Brooks Powers'district.
Councilmember Powers will further speak about what happened in her community and what her constituents experienced in the city's response.
But I hope that we can use exploring this incident as a hands-on opportunity to work collaboratively to improve the city's function.
for all New Yorkers.
I would also like to thank those from the public as well as representatives from the administration, Commissioner Christina Farrell from New York City Emergency Management, Chief John Sirocco from
FDNY EMS, and Chief Paul Maiano from FDNY EMS.
You're here to provide information.
Sam Salam has also joined us.
Is he?
He's on Zoom.
as far as we go.
So at this point, I would like to defer to my colleague, Councilmember Brooks Powers, for her statement.