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Ariola notes additional members and swears in FDNY/H&H panel

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:17:11 · 1 min 4 sec

Ariola notes that Council Members Maloney, Wong, and Brooks-Powers have joined and introduces the panel: Dr. Josh Motzquist from Health + Hospitals and FDNY Chiefs John Esposito, Paul Miano, and Denise Werner. Council staff administers the oath to affirm truthful testimony.

Joann Ariola

Yep, I would like to just note that we've been joined by council members, Virginia,

Joann Ariola

Maloney, my gosh, Councilmember Wong and Brooks Powers.

Joann Ariola

Okay, we will now swear in our panel consists of Dr.

Joann Ariola

Josh Motzquist from Health and Hospital, Chief Paul Maiano from the FDNY, Chief John Esposito from the FDNY,

Joann Ariola

and Chief Denise Werner from the FDNY.

Joann Ariola

Thank you for joining us today.

Council Staff

Hey, everyone.

Council Staff

Can you just raise your right hand and just affirm the following, that you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and answer honestly to council member questions?

Council Staff

Seeing you affirm, you may go ahead and testify.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

Chief, you may begin.