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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man in suburban Syracuse called for an ambulance 140 times last year -- and he wasn't even sick.

Ambulance company officials say he was one of a number of patients who phone regularly even though they don't need treatment.

Sometimes the people are just looking for companionship. Other times they need a ride.

Full story: State law requires ambulance crews to transport anyone who says they need to go to hospital