From Reuters report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - For the second time in four days, a helicopter has crashed into New York's East River, with preliminary reports saying all on board were rescued, police said on Friday.
The helicopter hit the water near 42nd Street and the FDR Drive highway just south of U.N. headquarters shortly after 4:30 p.m., police said.
Police said there were eight people on board and they were all taken to hospitals for examination.
On Tuesday, a tourist helicopter carrying seven people crashed into the river near the Wall Street financial district. All aboard were rescued by police divers.