New York Harbor

A speedboat piloted during a tour around the Statue of Liberty capsized in New York Harbor, resulting in the drowning of an infant and her mother. Following the incident, U.S. immigration authorities arrested the pilot because he was found to be in the country illegally.

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.

Manuel Hernandez, an El Salvador national, was arrested by ICE after being accused of operating an overcrowded, unlicensed boat tour that capsized near Liberty Island, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant daughter. Authorities allege Hernandez operated the vessel illegally, ignoring safety requirements and transporting more passengers than its maximum capacity. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that Hernandez would be removed from the country after facing criminal charges.

A speedboat capsizing during a nighttime tour around the Statue of Liberty resulted in the drowning of a baby girl and her mother. Federal prosecutors charged the boat pilot with causing the deaths through misconduct or neglect, citing that the excursion was illegally chartered, overcrowded, and violated several safety regulations. The charter was organized by Zeus Luxury Rental Inc.

A man is facing charges after a vessel capsized in the New York Harbor on Saturday evening. The incident resulted in the death of a woman and her 5-month-old baby. Coast Guard, FDNY, and NYPD responded to reports that an overturned vessel was near Liberty Island.

A 22-foot boat capsized in New York Harbor, leading to the death of a mother and her five-month-old baby girl. Fourteen people were on board the vessel when it went down. The Coast Guard and NYPD are investigating the incident near College Point.

The operator of a boat was arrested for reckless endangerment after a vessel capsized in the New York Harbor. The incident resulted in the death of a woman and her 5-month-old baby. NYPD divers reported that the overturned vessel was located near Liberty Island on Saturday.

A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a boat capsized in New York Harbor off Liberty Island. Emergency services, including NY Fire Department and NYPD units, responded to the scene, rescuing 12 people who sustained minor injuries.

A woman and a 5-month-old baby girl died after a boat capsized in New York Harbor. Twelve people were rescued with minor injuries off Liberty Island, where multiple agencies responded. The incident prompted investigations into why the vessel capsized.

A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a boat capsized in New York Harbor. Authorities responded to the scene off Liberty Island, rescuing 12 injured people. Investigations are ongoing into why the incident occurred.

A baby and a woman died after a boat carrying 12 people capsized in New York Harbor. NYPD divers reported that the vessel near Liberty Island had overturned around 8:25 p.m. Saturday.

Two people, including an infant, died after a boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on Saturday night. Twelve individuals were rescued from the water by authorities before police arrived at the overturned vessel. Other passengers were transported to NYU Langone Hospital and are believed to be in stable condition.

A whale struck a New Jersey fire department boat near Raritan Bay, causing catastrophic damage and forcing firefighters to abandon the vessel during its return from a July 4 security detail in New York Harbor. All firefighters escaped without injury, aided by nearby jet skiers and boaters before rescue teams arrived.

A whale struck and sank a New Jersey fire rescue ship returning from New York Harbor after July 4th festivities. All individuals involved were reported safe.

Deputy Chief Terence Hurson and his daughter Shannon Hurson, a U.S. Coast Guard petty officer, are providing security in New York Harbor for the Sail4th tall ship parade and Macy’s Fireworks during the 4th of July festivities.

The black-crowned night heron, a common NYC bird species, is declining by 55% since 2000 and faces potential extinction by 2037 due to environmental contamination, human disturbance, and habitat loss. Conservationists warn its decline signals broader ecological issues in New York Harbor.