A safety zone is in place 1 mile north and 1 mile south of the Holland Tunnel across the entire Hudson River. Ferry service will be impacted on the river north of Jersey City.

Coast Guard confirms 6 People aboard helicopter, 3 adults, 3 children consisting of 1 pilot and 5 passengers. All people accounted for.

No vessels may enter within 1000 feet of the Holland Tunnel ventilator. Vessels may transit the Hudson River slowly on the New York side with permission of on-scene assets between pier 25 and pier 46.

The Coast Guard continues to enforce the safety zone around the crash site. The Coast Guard is working with the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Transportation Safety Board to salvage the helicopter.

The Army Corps of Engineers has salvaged the helicopter. The Coast Guard and Army Corps, along with local partners, continue to support the NTSB in their ongoing investigation and debris recovery efforts. A 1,000-foot safety zone will remain in effect around the crash site.

Coast Guard, NYPD, NJ State Police are supporting a safety zone while ACOE continues the search for additional wreckage. Inquiries related to ongoing operations and the investigation can be directed to the NTSB at [email protected].

Last night, we witnessed a devastating tragedy in New York City, as the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc allided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The Coast Guard extends our condolences to the crew of Cuauhtemoc and the families of those impacted by this accident. Following the allision,

BREAKING: Coast Guard responding to reported explosion near North River Wastewater Treatment Plant around 10:30 a.m. Incident reportedly linked to hot work aboard a docked boat. CG Station New York on scene assisting FDNY. Investigation pends.

UPDATE: No pollution reported in the Hudson River following this morning’s explosion near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The situation is stable. FDNY leads the response. Coast Guard crews remain on scene supporting the response.

#BREAKING: U.S. Coast Guard Station New Haven rescued 2 people from a downed aircraft, southeast of the Thimble Islands, near Branford, Connecticut. The 2 people were in stable condition and were taken to the Stony Creek Pier for EMS support. More info pending.

The Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc will be towed from Brooklyn to Staten Island today to continue repairs. Three tugboats from Donjon Marine will tow the ship, with Coast Guard and NYPD escorting. All vessels transiting in the vicinity are requested to do so at slowest safe speed.

The Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc has arrived at Caddell Dry Dock and Repair Co. in Staten Island, where it will undergo further repairs. USCG Sector New York coordinated closely with the Mexican Navy, Donjon Marine, NYPD, and NYC officials to ensure a safe towing operation.

#HappeningNow: CG Sector New York received a report from the Jersey Fireboat Task Force of an overturned vessel with 7 people in the water near Chelsea Piers. It was reported a Good Samaritan pulled all 7 people out of the water. The Coast Guard did not respond to the incident.