1 person died, 36 injured after blast at New York City shipyard, officials say
One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: May 23, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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