Hochul vetoes bill boosting EMS staffing on NYC 911 calls — inspired by first responder’s murder

Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation — inspired by the vicious stabbing murder of EMS Lt. Alison Russo in 2022 — that would ...
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N.Y. governor vetoes NYC EMS staffing bill inspired by slain FDNY EMT

Gov. Kathy Hochul cited $25 million in annual costs as the reason for rejecting it, sparking backlash from EMS unions ...
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Gov. Hochul vetoes bill requiring 2-person EMS crews in NYC, citing cost and staffing issues

The bill would have mandated two medical first responders on all 911 calls in cities with more than 1 million people.
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N.C. county creates additional EMS positions to meet increased demands

Wake County Commissioners approved 12 new EMS positions to keep pace with rapid growth and an aging population ...