Borough President Reynoso Announces $575,000 in Funding for Two New Hatzolah Ambulances

by M.C. Millman 

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the allocation of critical capital funding of $575,000 this morning for Hatzolah Incorporated to better serve Brooklyn residents and visitors needing medical attention.

The funding will be used to buy two new ambulances, one to cover the Boro Park area and the other to cover the Williamsburg area. The capital funding allocation is the Borough President's first to be publicly announced. It will enable Hatzolah Inc. to meet the needs of the growing and aging population in Brooklyn.

"Growing up in Williamsburg, I saw firsthand how Hatzolah enhances the health of entire neighborhoods," says Reynoso. "In times of great need and urgency, Hatzolah first responders are there to provide comfort and care, and with two new ambulances, their reach can grow even larger. This allocation is the mark of gratitude for the many lives touched and saved by Hatzolah and the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time to the well-being of all."

“I am grateful to Borough President Reynoso for his allocation of $575,000 to help Hatzalah purchase two all-electric ambulances," said Councilman Kalman Yeger. "Along with my allocation of $885,000 for an additional three ambulances, our partnership is bringing $1.46 million for 5 new ambulances to our Brooklyn neighborhoods to expand Hatzalah's lifesaving work. Hatzalah is renowned for its highly trained volunteers who immediately respond to a medical emergency, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Government partnership is necessary to maintain Hatzalah’s lifesaving capacity, which eases the burden on the city's 911 system. This partnership is just a small part of how the Borough President and I are working together to grow our community."

"Hatzolah is grateful to partner with the City of New York and the Borough President's office to provide top-of-line emergency medical services throughout the City and beyond," says Yehiel Kalish, CEO of Hatzolah Inc. "Every ambulance provided to Hatzolah is utilized in our life-saving work. The Borough President recognizes this and wants to continue to be a key participant and partner in our work. We are appreciative and grateful." 

The announcement took place at Hatzolah of Boro Park's garage, located on 3701 14th Avenue.

Photos by: Dovid Y. Jaroslawicz