ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — New York wants to strengthen EMS services. 

Tompkins County Legislative Chair Dan Klein tells WHCU a proposal under consideration in Albany would have a positive impact locally. 

Last year, Tompkins County launched a 2-year rapid response EMS program, which Klein says has been a success.

Funding for rapid response EMS in Tompkins County is currently slated to end in December.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County Legislative Chair Dan Klein on Ithaca’s Morning News