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Ariola asks when EMS last had sustained service below 25%

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:13:26 · 38 sec

Ariola asks when EMS last experienced a sustained service level below 25% for over 24 hours. Maiano says it was during COVID, and Ariola says that was a long time ago and she considers the current situation a state of emergency.

Joann Ariola

I just want to get back to with EMS about the sustained levels.

Joann Ariola

So when was the last time there was a sustained level of under 25% for over 24 hours?

Paul Maiano

COVID.

Paul Maiano

It was during the COVID period of time.

Joann Ariola

Right, when nobody was out.

Joann Ariola

Okay, and you were only going for COVID.

Joann Ariola

So that was a very long time ago.

Joann Ariola

So we've had over for quite some time.

Joann Ariola

So I consider that a state of emergency.