Aug. 26, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Anthony and Diane Napoli first crossed paths in 1975 as volunteers with South Brooklyn volunteer ambulance service BRAVO. Today, the couple — married for 41 years — are at the heart of BRAVO’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Diane joined BRAVO’s youth squad at 15, driven by an accident her…
Aug. 12, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Paramedics and elected officials gathered at EMS Station 40 in Sunset Park, known as the “Dragon’s Den,” on Aug. 8 for the unveiling of the station’s new mural, featuring two bold dragons symbolizing the community the first responders serve.
Jun. 2, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Three months ago, David Spitzer collapsed outside of his home on 47th Street after his heart stopped beating — but survived thanks to the life-saving work of a quick-thinking doctor from Maimonides Medical Center.