Borough President Antonio Reynoso allocated $575,000 to Hatzalah for two new all-electric ambulances, one for Boro Park and one for Williamsburg, saying “Growing up in Williamsburg he witnessed firsthand how Hatzalah enhances the health of entire neighborhoods”.
The announcement took place at Hatzolah of Boro Park Station 2 on 14th Ave.
Reynoso’s office released the following statement after the event:
“Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced $575,000 in capital funding allocated to Hatzoloh Incorporated to buy two new all-electric ambulances, one to cover the Boro Park area and the other to cover the Williamsburg area. The FY24 capital funding allocation is the Borough President’s first to be publicly announced and will enable Hatzoloh Incorporated to meet the needs of the growing and aging population in Brooklyn.”
Councilman Kalmen Yeger also allocated funds which will cover the purchase of three new ambulances for Hatzalah.
“Along with my allocation of $885,000 for an additional three ambulances, our partnership is bringing $1.46 million for 5 new ambulances to our Brooklyn neighborhoods to expand Hatzalah’s lifesaving work,” Yeger said in a statement. “Hatzalah is renowned for its highly trained volunteers who immediately respond to a medical emergency, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Government partnership is necessary to maintain Hatzalah’s lifesaving capacity, which eases the burden on the city’s 911 system. This partnership is just a small part of how the Borough President and I are working together to grow our community.”
When Brooklyn needs help, @Hatzalah is there.
That's why @KalmanYeger and I teamed up to provide them with brand new ambulances to reach more people even faster than before.
These aren't just any ambulances, my allocation of $575,000 will go to two ALL-ELECTRIC vehicles 🚑 pic.twitter.com/9rnoffvEHT
— Antonio Reynoso (@BKBPReynoso) August 31, 2023
Proud to partner with @BKBPReynoso in this effort. @hatzalah saves lives, and buying new ambulances will help save even more. https://t.co/4IivmvikfN
— Kalman Yeger (@KalmanYeger) August 31, 2023
Great news @ReynosoBrooklyn! @hatzalah volunteer ambulance is good for NYC because they 1. save NYC money 2. Take pressure off the EMS system – which means faster reponse times for all New Yorkers and 3. Hatzalah is available and responds to city-wide emergencies. https://t.co/tGcnwKzDT9
— David G. Greenfield (@NYCGreenfield) August 31, 2023
Electric ambos are great unless you need to go on several back to back calls…..no time to recharge.