Man found in Hudson River died by suicide, Watervliet police say

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WATERVLIET — Police Chief William Rice said a 61-year-old man whose body was found in the Hudson River at Hudson Shores Park died by suicide.

Rice said police had been searching for the man since Monday. A State Police dive team found him Tuesday morning. An autopsy of the man has not yet been completed but is scheduled to take place at Ellis Hospital Wednesday…

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