Two people lost lives in New York helicopter crash

At least two persons died and three others were injured when a helicopter crashed into New York Citys East River, setting off a rescue effort in the choppy, murky waters.The Bell 206 helicopter crashed moments after lifting off from a heliport on 34th Street on the east side of Manhattan. Rescue workers pulled the pilot and three passengers from the river, while a fourth passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.“We did get the body out of the woman who has died and I just hope thats the only fatality. Our prayers are with the three in the hospital,” said an official.