Gothamist iconGothamistOct 16, 2026

NYC ambulance response times have grown 41% as life-threatening calls rise

Emergency vehicles are seen outside Penn Station after a stabbing incident in New York on June 7, 2026. A city comptroller’s report points to ambulance maintenance problems and low pay for EMTs and paramedics as factors contributing to longer waits. [ more › ]

NYC ambulance response times have grown 41% as life-threatening calls rise

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