Alden could be without contracted ambulance service for part of 2026
The Town of Alden is projected to be without contracted ambulance services for part of 2026 following a breakdown in negotiations with the Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The provider announced that its current agreement with the town will expire at the end of the year after the two parties failed to reach a new deal. Local officials must now seek alternative emergency medical coverage to ensure residents are not left without service.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The town of Alden will be without contracted ambulance services for at least part of the rest of 2026 after contract negotiations with Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps broke down this week, according to the ambulance company. Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps said its contract with the town will expire at 11:59 p.m. [...]
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