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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. podcast host says he called 911 and waited on hold for an hour. 'What if my son was choking?'

Los Angeles resident waited 58 minutes for 911 response after a burglary, raising concerns about emergency service efficiency.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

After home burglary, podcaster's hour on hold with 911 highlights Los Angeles dispatcher shortage

LAPD's response time for 911 calls is severely affected by dispatcher shortages, as illustrated by a podcaster's 59-minute wait after a burglary.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. podcast host says he called 911 and waited on hold for an hour. 'What if my son was choking?'

Los Angeles resident waited 58 minutes for 911 response after a burglary, raising concerns about emergency service efficiency.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

After home burglary, podcaster's hour on hold with 911 highlights Los Angeles dispatcher shortage

LAPD's response time for 911 calls is severely affected by dispatcher shortages, as illustrated by a podcaster's 59-minute wait after a burglary.
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NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik dies at 69

Former NYC Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik passed away at 69 after a private illness battle, praised for his crime reduction efforts but marred by legal issues.
NYC parents
fromAol
2 months ago

New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: 'Stupid - in a word'

New FDNY policy mandates patients be taken to the nearest hospital, raising safety concerns among patients and medical professionals.
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

Woman holds a death grip on side of cliff before dramatic rescue: Video

A hiker stranded on the Pacific Crest Trail was successfully rescued after sending an emergency text to 911, showcasing the efficacy of modern rescue technology.
California
Career
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Bradley Vercosa: A Life Built on Restoration and Resilience

Bradley Vercosa found his calling in water damage restoration, dedicating over 30 years to disaster recovery and helping communities rebuild.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors' Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke

Congressional Republicans from New York criticized Trump for cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program aiding 9/11 emergency workers.
Bipartisan concern emerged over the impact of budget cuts on the well-being of 9/11 first responders.
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