NYC Ambulance Response Times Worsen 41% Since 2015 Despite Fewer Emergencies

New York City ambulance response times for serious cases have risen to an average of 13 minutes in fiscal 2026, a 41.2% increase since 2015, even as medical emergencies declined. The Comptroller attributes the deterioration to demand, staff shortages, and hospital hold-ups. This signals a systemic strain on emergency medical infrastructure, potentially affecting public health outcomes and city resource allocation.

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