EMS
Coverage of EMS in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested after slashing in Brooklyn: NYPD
A man was arrested after slashing a victim in the head and arm during a verbal dispute in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The incident occurred near 5814 Eighth Avenue around 10:38 p.m., and the victim was transported to the hospital by EMS.
- Woman fatally stabbed in Queens, suspect arrested: NYPD
A 61-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Far Rockaway, Queens, on Tuesday morning. Joanne Crawford was found with multiple stab wounds at 22-38 Nameoke Avenue. Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect.
- Woman shot in Brooklyn, male suspect sought: NYPD
A 30-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen near 5945 Shore Parkway in Brooklyn around 2:44 a.m. Tuesday. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition by EMS. The NYPD is seeking a male suspect in connection to the incident.
- Over a dozen injured in crash involving MTA bus: FDNY
Over a dozen civilians were injured in a crash involving an MTA bus and a truck in Brooklyn, according to FDNY. EMS transported 15 people with minor injuries to a local facility.
- Woman critically injured; suspect charged with attempted murder in Rock Hill
Jasmine Evans, 36, of Rock Hill, was charged with attempted murder and weapon possession after shooting another woman during a fight on Crawford Road. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.
- Caregiver accused of neglecting, exploiting 84-year-old Putnam County man
Brandon McBroom is accused of neglecting and financially exploiting his 84-year-old grandfather, who was found in severe malnutrition and poor living conditions. Investigators allege McBroom withdrew $4,460.50 from the victim's account through 30 transactions and deposited two checks into his own account. He was arrested and charged with elder neglect, theft, and financial exploitation.
- One seriously injured, another taken to hospital after crash in Springfield
A crash on Highway 49 at Owens Road in Springfield, Tennessee, left two people injured, one seriously. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m., causing highway closure until 12:30 p.m. Cross Plains Fire Department extricated a trapped individual, and EMS administered trauma blood products for the first time since their implementation.
- Two treated for minor injuries after boat capsizes near Second Island
Two people were treated for minor injuries after a boat capsized near Second Island of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on July 3. Virginia Beach authorities, including police, fire, and EMS, responded to the incident.
- McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
McConnell remains hospitalized following an EMS response to his home last month. A spokesperson stated he continues to improve.
- Motorcyclist killed after colliding with box truck making a turn in Woodside: NYPD
A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a box truck making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. The truck driver, 57, remained at the scene, and the NYPD investigation is ongoing with no arrests made.
- EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
EMS personnel responded to Mitch McConnell's home for an unconscious person suspected of experiencing cardiac arrest. This occurred on the same morning McConnell was hospitalized.
- Woman, 24, fatally shot in the neck in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 24-year-old woman was fatally shot in the neck in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. at 2817 Foster Avenue, and the victim was transported to a local hospital where she died.
- Three-alarm fire tears through Midtown building, leaving three injured
A three-alarm fire erupted in a Midtown Manhattan building on June 30, injuring three people, including one firefighter. The blaze, which started in an unoccupied commercial space on the second floor of 355 7th Ave., spread rapidly to the third floor, prompting a large FDNY response. Firefighters contained the fire by 7 a.m., but the building was left severely damaged.
- Unidentified man found shot in the head in Queens: cops
An unidentified man was found shot in the head in Queens around 1 a.m. near 104th Street and the Van Wyck Expressway service road. He was unconscious without identification and remains in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital. Witnesses reported two men fleeing on a scooter, and the 103rd Precinct is investigating the third shooting in their jurisdiction this year.
- Bronx rape case: Creep sought for attacking 13-year-old girl in secluded area of Van Cortlandt Park
A 13-year-old girl was raped in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, after exiting a northbound Bx9 bus with the suspect. NYPD released images of the suspect, described as wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with a stylized U, gray pants, and black sneakers. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition.
- Bronx subway slasher sought for attacking man on 4 line in bloody ambush
A subway slasher attacked a 24-year-old man on the 4 line at Fordham Road station in the Bronx on June 16, using an unidentified sharp object to slash his face. The suspect, described as wearing black clothing, fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. The NYPD released images of the suspect and urged the public to provide tips.
- Teen shot in the Bronx: NYPD
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the foot near 4020 Laconia Ave. in Edenwald, Bronx, around 10:37 p.m. Thursday. EMS transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.
- 20-year-old man slashed in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 20-year-old man was slashed in the torso with an unknown weapon in Brooklyn early Thursday morning. The incident occurred near 4626 New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park, and EMS transported the victim to a hospital.
- A Brazilian Ozempic Rival Takes On a $1 Billion Weight-Loss Market
Brazil's Hypera filed to launch Semavy, a semaglutide pen targeting the same drug class as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic. The Brazilian semaglutide market generates at least R$5bn ($960m) annually, and the drug's patent expired in March 2026. Rival EMS already secured approval for a competing product.
- Lancaster County Council approves $201 million budget to focus on public safety
Lancaster County Council approved a $201 million budget focused on public safety, allocating funds for emergency services, new fire equipment, detention center staffing, and EMS improvements. The budget includes a one-mill property tax increase to support these initiatives and will take effect on July 1.
- Driver crashes into shipping container in Kapolei: EMS
Two people were hospitalized in serious condition after a truck crashed into a parked shipping container in Kapolei, Hawaii on June 23, 2026. The incident occurred early in the morning.
- Man flown to Nashville hospital after two tractor-trailers collide near TN and KY state line
A man was flown to a Nashville hospital after two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 24 near the Tennessee and Kentucky state line, trapping one driver who sustained severe leg and hip injuries. The crash caused I-24 to be blocked in both directions during the investigation.
- Rescue crews pull person from Richland Creek
Giles County Fire & Rescue, along with EMS, E911, and the Giles County Sheriff’s Department, rescued a person from Richland Creek after they missed a boat ramp and were swept past it. The individual was able to hold onto the creek's side until swift water rescue-certified members helped them ashore.
- 1 transported in critical condition after early morning crash in Baton Rouge, officials say
A single-vehicle crash occurred at N Park Avenue and Foster Road in Baton Rouge, resulting in one person being transported in critical condition. EMS responded to the incident and reported one individual was injured.
- 2 dead, 2 injured after crash in Baton Rouge, officials say
Two people were killed and two others critically injured in a crash in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon, according to EMS.
- Two injured in Robertson County rollover crash
Two people were injured in a rollover crash near Greenbrier, Tennessee, at the intersection of New Cut Road and Betts Road just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday. One individual was suspended upside down by a seat belt but was safely removed from the vehicle; both injured parties were taken to a hospital. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the two-vehicle crash.
- Man critical after being struck by vehicle on Long Island: police
A 34-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a 2005 Honda near Village Lane and Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, N.Y. The 23-year-old female driver remained at the scene, and EMS transported the pedestrian to a hospital.
- Stabbing at Penn Station sends 5 to hospital: FDNY
Five people were injured in a stabbing at Penn Station near 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue on Sunday. One person sustained serious injuries, two had moderate injuries, and two others suffered unspecified harm. FDNY and EMS responded to the incident just after 7 p.m.
- Early-morning Brooklyn shooting leaves man dead: cops
A man was shot and killed early on June 6 near 17 Somers St. in Brooklyn's Ocean Hill, with police investigating a suspect who fled in a black sedan. A separate unrelated shooting occurred the previous evening in the same area, leaving another man injured. No arrests have been made in either case.
- Man stabbed in Midtown Manhattan: NYPD
A 42-year-old man was stabbed in the torso near 360 West 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan around 2:05 a.m. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition by EMS.
- Brooklyn double stabbing at apartment building leaves man dead, another wounded, in borough’s latest episode of bloodshed
A double stabbing in Brooklyn's Little Haiti neighborhood on May 29 left one man dead and another seriously injured. It marks the borough's third fatal stabbing this week, with previous incidents in Canarsie and Sunset Park. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking public tips.
- STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca breast cancer pill, an ADAP deal in Florida, and more
The FDA has extended the decision deadline for AstraZeneca's experimental breast cancer pill, camizestrant, to review additional data after an advisory panel raised concerns about a late-stage trial's design. Brazil approved the first generic version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic (now Ozivy) by EMS, a pharmaceutical company, which plans to sell it at 30% lower cost.