[1] Although the majority of all homicides in New York City occur within the confines of this neighborhood, BSVAC remains the dominant ambulance service.
[1] BSVAC has a Youth Corps program that provides CPR, first aid and basic emergency medical training to teens and young adults.
[1] BSVAC has reached out to other minority communities, from Harlem, New York to Los Angeles, California, providing emergency medical training and assistance in setting up programs.
[1] BSVAC operates on an average annual budget of $250,000 through legislative grants, individual donations, Robinson’s reverse mortgage and pension funds.
[4] In 2016, BSVAC was awarded a $100,000 check by Councilman Robert Cornegy for their response when NYPD Officers Liu and Ramos were shot.