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Narcisse blames staffing shortages, closures, and Medicaid cuts for strain

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:07:38 · 22 sec

Narcisse says staffing shortages, hospital closures, and barriers to primary care caused by federal Medicaid cuts have intensified pressure on the emergency system. She warns that temporary fixes will not help New York City.

Mercedes Narcisse

Staffing shortage.

Mercedes Narcisse

Shortages, hospital closures, and increased barriers to accessing primary and preventive care due to recent federal Medicaid cuts we call HR1.

Mercedes Narcisse

One big, not beautiful, you know where I'm going.

Mercedes Narcisse

Have further intensified these pressures.