Officials with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed a helicopter was in the water, as of 3:40 p.m. "Due to a helicopter crash in the Hudson River, in the vicinity of the West Side Highway and Spring Street, expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas," according to a statement from the NYPD.

It’s a landmark that’s been a destination for generations of schoolchildren, history buffs, experts and others, but the New York City Fire Museum has been closed for nearly a year, due to structural problems.

The Police Department is investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash. Two New York police officers were suspended after chasing a stolen SUV that was found engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning with the driver dead inside, officials said.

A construction project caused $6 million in damage and closed the New York City Fire Museum nearly a year ago.

Construction on Disney’s new, 22-story New York City headquarters at Hudson Street has caused nearly $6 million in 'significant structural damage' to the New York fire museum

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Later this month, Volunteer Fire Departments across the state will open their doors for the “Light Up NY Red” campaign. The Light Up NY Red campaign aims to raise awareness for people interested in volunteering. As part of the campaign, the firehouses will shine red lights on the outsides of their stations.