Earlier this year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York Assembly Commission on Rural Resources, announced that he secured funding in the amount of $125,000 to purchase a new ambulance for Rotterdam EMS (REMS). REMS recently lost two vehicles in their fleet; a significant resource critical to their operation. The new emergency response vehicle will be put into service today.

“When an ambulance is called for an emergency situation every second counts, especially during these critical times,” Santabarbara said. “Unfortunately, we have seen a number of ambulance services close their doors, and we can’t risk seeing more do the same, not when lives are on the line. This funding is a smart investment that supports health care here in Rotterdam and will help save lives.”

EVENT DETAILS

WHO: Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Dean Romano,
Director of Rotterdam EMS, REMS volunteers

WHAT: Unveiling of new vehicle to be officially put into service today.

WHERE: Rotterdam EMS Station, 2007 Cardiff Road, Schenectady, NY

WHEN: Wednesday, April 29^th, 1PM