Governor Hochul rejects legislation to increase EMS staffing for NYC 911 calls, motivated by the murder of a first responder.
Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Following Paramedic’s Tragic Death Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a proposed bill that aimed to mandate dispatching two qualified medical responders to emergency calls in New York City. This bill was inspired by the tragic stabbing of paramedic Lt. Alison Russo in 2022. In her veto message from October 16, Hochul […]
Ex-New York soldier and 9/11 first responder coping with trauma from the attacks through a new service dog
Rafael Jarvis is looking forward to the upcoming 9/11 anniversary, supported by his new furry companion. This retired sanitation officer, who served as a soldier in Iraq searching for survivors after the 2001 terrorist attacks, finds comfort through his service dog, Ben, as he grapples with PTSD. “He jumped on me right away,” shared the […]
Blue city first responder found dead in ambulette homicide: police
New York City police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old paramedic who was found dead in an ambulance on Monday. The New York City Police Department said Peter was found inside a Marquis Ambulette bus parked on a side street in the Castle Hill Park neighborhood near Barrett Avenue in the Bronx after someone […]
Dramatic video shows truck slam into first responder vehicles
Shocking dashcam footage shows an out-of-control truck crashing into two first responders in Michigan this week. Around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, first responders were assisting another accident on the snow-covered highway when a truck plowed into a fire truck on the side of Interstate 94, then rolled over. It crashed into a sheriff's patrol car parked […]
Brooklyn Rapper and 9/11 first responder Ka dead at 52
Carr, a Brooklyn-born rapper and producer who was also a 9/11 first responder, passed away suddenly over the weekend. He was 52 years old. Kaseem Ryan, known by his fans as “Kar”, died Saturday in his hometown of New York City. His grieving family made the announcement on social media.. “We are heartbroken to announce […]