NYPD Harbor Unit
Coverage of NYPD Harbor Unit in the Nexus archive.
- Boat captain involved in fatal capsizing detained by ICE
Manuel Hernandez was detained by ICE after piloting an overloaded boat that capsized off Liberty Island on August 8th. The incident resulted in the deaths of Sara Sanchez and her daughter Antonella Garcia, while other victims were hospitalized. Hernandez is charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death for allegedly conducting unlicensed tours.
- Small seaplane crashes into East River
A small seaplane crashed into the East River near 38th Street while attempting to land, prompting a rescue operation. Six passengers and two pilots were safely evacuated by NYPD Harbor and FDNY crews; no injuries were reported. The plane was guided to shore via tug boat, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
- NYPD Harbor Unit deploys full fleet for America250 amid major security operation
The NYPD Harbor Unit has deployed its full fleet for the America250 event as part of a major security operation. Sonia Rincón provided an inside look at the NYPD's preparations for this event.
- Jet ski collision near Randall's Island kills one: NYPD
A jet ski collision near Randall's Island in the Harlem River resulted in one death and one serious injury, according to the NYPD. The NYPD Harbor Unit responded around 10 p.m. Saturday to the accident involving two jet skis carrying two men and two women.