NEW YORK, March 31 (UPI) -- Three of the four people, who were hospitalized in critical condition after last week's East Village explosion and fire have been released.
The remaining victim is in good condition at Bellevue Hospital Center, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference on Monday.
Two bodies were recovered from the rubble on Sunday. One was identified as Nicholas Figueroa, 23, who was on a date at the Sushi Park restaurant, which is believed to be the source of the explosion. A vigil was held for Figueroa, which was attended by his date who was still recovering from the blast.
The other body is being identified through DNA testing, but is believed to be the body of Moises Locon, 26, who was a busboy at the restaurant.
Cadaver dogs found the bodies. Figueroa had identification cards on him when his body was found.
A gas line in the Sushi Park restaurant, in one of the three East Village buildings in New York City, destroyed by an explosion and fire was dangerously and illegally tapped months before the blaze.
On Aug. 6, utility workers responded to an emergency call by restaurant owner, Hyeonil Kim.
The workers detected a "strong odor" of gas in the basement of 121 Second Avenue and found multiple leaks in hoses connected to the gas line, creating a "hazardous situation," according to energy company Consolidated Edison spokesman Philip O'Brien.
Gas to the building was shut off for about 10 days.
