County EMS funding agreements with towns
Summary
The county covers advanced life support and EMT services for six towns, with costs rising 2.3% and 5.91% respectively this year. The Sheriff said the county absorbs equipment costs to keep town payments lower, and asked whether Albany's new mayor might finally reimburse the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $4.5 million in county EMS agreements this year, partially offset by charges back to towns based on call volume.
Residents of Berne, Bethlehem, Coeymans, New Scotland, Rensselaerville and Westerlo get county-level ambulance service.
The towns face rising EMS charges while trying to stay within the state tax cap.
Mentions & discussions (1)
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Albany County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.