The body was found around 5 p.m. on the Queens side of the river.
EMS responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
There were no visible signs of trauma.
Police say the victim appeared to be a man in his 40's.
No further details have been released.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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