3 boaters clinging to sinking yacht in East River rescued by FDNY

3 boaters clinging to sinking yacht in East River rescued by FDNY

Three boaters were rescued by the FDNY as their yacht took on water near the Whitestone Bridge in the East River Tuesday, officials said. The boat apparently struck an object and began to sink, leading the boaters to issue a “mayday” call over their marine radio, the FDNY said. When a marine unit pulled up to the yacht, the three...