CANARSIE: Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso Announces New Ambulance For Mill Basin Hatzolah At Annual Members BBQ {PHOTOS & VIDEO}

Hatzolah of Mill Basin/Canarsie held its annual members and family BBQ on Tuesday evening, gathering volunteers, their families, community leaders and supporters to honor the dedication of Hatzolah members and their families to the community.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced during the event that his office is allocating funding to cover the full cost of a new ambulance for Hatzolah of Mill Basin. Reynoso noted that the allocation follows previous Borough Hall commitments to fund new ambulances for Hatzolah divisions in Williamsburg and Boro Park.

"Two years ago, I made a commitment to Hatzolah in Williamsburg that I would give them a brand-new ambulance, and I did that," Reynoso said. "The following year, Borough Park gave me a call and said, 'I heard somebody's getting a new ambulance. I want one.' So we gave Borough Park one."

Reynoso credited Mill Basin Hatzolah board member Gil Cygler with persistent advocacy for the organization. "Gil, who calls my office 10 times a week to make sure the money is where it needs to be, that's the type of effort that people need to make to really affect meaningful change in people's lives," Reynoso said. "Gil, as a board member, you're worth your weight in gold. Thank you so much for everything you do."

Reynoso announced the new ambulance allocation to applause, saying "So congratulations to you all from Borough Hall." The ambulance has already been ordered and is expected to arrive by next summer. Reynoso's senior advisor, Yanky (Jacob) Eisdorfer, also assisted in securing the funding.

Reynoso acknowledged Assemblyman Kalman Yeger for previously matching a Borough Hall commitment toward another Hatzolah ambulance. He praised Hatzolah's lifesaving mission and volunteers' willingness to respond to anyone in need. "It doesn't matter who you are, where you are, volunteers are going to show up to help save your life. They don't ask how much money you have, where you live, what you look like or what religion you're from. If you need your life to be saved, they will show up."

The event was held at the home of the Shasho family.