# Paramedics Help Save Lives in New York. Can They Afford to Live There?

- Published: 2026-07-15T07:00:16Z
- Updated: 2026-07-15T13:14:00Z
- Section: nyregion
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/paramedics-help-save-lives-in-new-york-can-they-afford-to-live-there.html
- Tags: The New York Times · N.Y./Region
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Some of New York City’s emergency medical workers make just $18 an hour. Their boss, Zohran Mamdani, has staked his mayoralty on making New York City more affordable for all.

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