NYC ambulance response times up 41% over past decade
A comptroller report reveals ambulance response times for critical emergencies in New York City have risen 41%, about four minutes longer, highlighting a growing EMS crisis.
GMNA New York
The New York City comptroller released a report showing that ambulance response times for life‑threatening emergencies have increased markedly over the past ten years.
The data indicate a 41% rise, translating to almost four additional minutes before help arrives.
The findings underscore an expanding EMS crisis in the city, according to the report.
