A 59-year-old man died in a boat explosion on the Hudson River near W. 138th St. in upper Manhattan. Authorities are linking the incident to “hot work,” such as welding, highlighting potential safety concerns.

Six people, including three children, were killed when a helicopter broke apart midair and crashed into the Hudson River between Manhattan and New Jersey. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of visiting family members from Spain.