Empress announced the acquisition of Northern Dutchess Paramedics Emergency Medical Services (“NDP”) on Oct. 1, further strengthening its role as the leading EMS provider in the Hudson Valley and reaffirming its commitment to investing in local EMS systems, supporting providers and enhancing patient care.
Empress, with headquarters in Yonkers and Poughkeepsie, will work with the NDP team to ensure seamless continuity of care for the patients and communities they serve.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to invest in the people, resources, and systems that keep our communities safe,” said Michael Minerva, Sr., president of Empress EMS. “This step underscores our belief that strong EMS systems are built by supporting the professionals who deliver care every day and reflects our long-standing commitment to the region. By working together, we will expand capabilities, improve systems, and continue delivering the high-quality care residents and healthcare partners deserve.”
NDP EMS has more than 30 years of experience delivering emergency and non-emergency medical transportation in the region and has built a respected legacy of service operating from its Rhinebeck headquarters.
“After many years of operating independently, we felt it was the right moment to partner with an organization that shares our values,” said Edward Murray, founder and CEO of NDP. “Empress’s commitment to its employees, patients, and communities made them the clear choice. We are excited about what this partnership means for strengthening EMS in our region.”
Nearly four decades of experience
As part of the PatientCare EMS Solutions family, Empress brings nearly four decades of experience in providing state-of-the-art emergency services, non-emergency transportation, and compassionate patient care across Westchester and Dutchess counties, as well as the greater Hudson Valley.
“With this acquisition, Empress demonstrates its growing investment in and commitment to the communities served in the region and aligns with the company’s overall strategic goal of expansion and providing exceptional service for these communities” said Herman Schwarz, CEO of PatientCare EMS.
About Empress EMS
Empress Ambulance Service, LLC, a PatientCare EMS Solutions Company, has served the greater New York area since 1985. Empress provides 911 emergency medical services to the City of Yonkers, mutual-aid response throughout the Hudson Valley and holds emergency and non-emergency service contracts with municipalities, hospitals, correctional institutions, and private care providers throughout Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Additionally, Empress has a growing Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) unit providing out-of-hospital care to patients in those areas. For more information about Empress and PatientCare, visit empressems.com and patientcareems.com.
About NDP EMS
Founded in 1994 by CEO Edward Murray, NDP EMS has provided emergency and non-emergency medical services throughout Dutchess County and Columbia county in New York, as well as in Litchfield County, CT. Headquartered in Rhinebeck, NDP EMS operates from multiple substations across the region and employs more than 140 professionals dedicated to patient care.
