Paramedics and EMTs are now threatened and assaulted nearly every day in Hennepin County, according to the senior head of Hennepin Healthcare’s EMS. According to Hennepin Healthcare data obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, there have been 241 threats and assaults against paramedics and EMTs so far this year compared to 121 for all of 2023....Read More
STATEN ISLAND (WABC) — Eight firefighters and one civilian were injured while battling a 3-alarm church fire on Staten Island on Tuesday, officials said. The fire started at Full Gospel Tabernacle at 1074 Castelton Avenue between West street and State Street just before 7 p.m., officials said. The fire spanned throughout the 3.5-story church. 33 units...Read More