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An NTSB briefing says geese remains on the wreckage and witness reports indicate the helicopter struck multiple birds before the April 10, 2025 Hudson River crash that killed six, including Brant and Canada geese and a gull; the findings heighten safety concerns and fuel talks of restrictions on sightseeing helicopter flights.
Captain Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger announced an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis, saying memory lapses may occur but he plans to stay engaged and raise awareness to support families facing the disease while reflecting on his aviation-safety work.
Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, famed for landing Flight 1549 on the Hudson in 2009, announced he has early-stage Alzheimer's disease and is beginning a long journey. He said he hopes speaking openly will help other families facing the disease, noting that there is no cure but treatments can mitigate symptoms and slow progression.
A Concorde jet, retired in 2003, has been floated down the Hudson River in New York after undergoing months of refurbishments. The British Airways plane, now restored with its original colors and markings, was transported to the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan last August. The Concorde holds the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a passenger aircraft and was the only supersonic commercial jet to fly internationally. Public tours of the jet at the museum will resume on 4 April.
The British Airways Concorde, one of only 20 ever built, has been floating down New York's Hudson River on its way back to the Intrepid Museum after undergoing restoration. The iconic supersonic aircraft, which holds the world speed record for a passenger aircraft, is set to be unloaded at the museum's Pier 86 and will resume tours on April 4.
The iconic British Airways Concorde G-BOAD, after undergoing a months-long restoration at GMD Shipyard in Brooklyn Navy Yard, has begun its return to the Intrepid Museum via a barge journey along the Hudson River, passing under iconic landmarks such as the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.
Construction has finally begun on the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel project under the Hudson River, with ground broken on the New Jersey side. The project, which includes building two new tunnels and rehabilitating existing ones, aims to improve connectivity and relieve congestion in the busy region. The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund the construction of an overpass and related work through an infrastructure grant. The project, initially canceled in 2010, has been revived with bipartisan support and is close to securing federal funding.
Construction of the long-delayed rail tunnel under the Hudson River, known as the Gateway project, is set to speed up with an additional $3.8 billion in federal funding. The project's early phase involves building a concrete casing on Manhattan's West Side and realigning a highway on the New Jersey side. The tunnel is expected to open in 2035, relieving pressure on the existing 110-year-old tunnels. The federal government has provided over $11 billion, with New York and New Jersey splitting the remaining balance.
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, the United Nations' official Patron of the Oceans, has successfully completed a month-long swim of the 315-mile length of New York's Hudson River, from the Adirondack Mountains to Battery Park. Pugh's purpose was to raise awareness of the importance of rivers to ecosystems, and he will be delivering that message to the UN. Despite treacherous conditions and exhaustion, Pugh described the swim as incredibly rewarding and expressed gratitude for the support he received from onlookers and supporters along the way.
The body recovered from the Hudson River in Troy, New York has been identified as Justin Musto, 32. Police have determined that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, based on investigations and autopsy results. No further information is available at this time.
A body has been recovered in the Hudson River near the Madison Pier in Troy, New York. The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined, and police are conducting an investigation.
The debate over the location of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show continues, with West Side residents advocating for a return to the Hudson River. Some West Side business owners and residents feel that the move to the East River has negatively impacted their businesses and accessibility to the show. New York City Councilmember Gale Brewer suggests alternating the location to accommodate both sides. Macy's cites factors such as show design, safety requirements, and available public viewing locations as determining the location each year. Despite the turf war, many residents simply enjoy the fireworks regardless of the location.
Plans to release 1.3 million gallons of water with traces of radioactive tritium into the Hudson River as part of the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear plant have sparked controversy. Supporters say the releases are safe and similar to those made during the plant's operation, but opponents question the health and safety claims and fear it could harm the once-polluted river. Communities along the river have passed resolutions opposing the discharges, and a bill to ban radiological discharges into the river has been approved by the state Assembly and Senate. The bill is opposed by some labor officials who say it could cause layoffs.
Troy police are investigating after a dead body was found in the Hudson River near River Street and 101st Street on Saturday afternoon.
The family of Alfa Barrie, an 11-year-old boy whose body was found in the Hudson River over the weekend, is searching for answers about how he and his friend, 13-year-old Garrett Warren, ended up in the waters off Manhattan. The boys were last seen together on May 12 or 13, and Warren's body was found in the Harlem River on Thursday. The investigation is ongoing, and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death for both boys. The families are devastated by the tragedy and are struggling to come to terms with their loss.