Boat Captain Charged After Fatal Capsizing in New York Harbor Kills Mother and Infant

The captain of a speedboat, Manuel Hernandez, has been charged with misconduct and neglect after his vessel capsized in New York Harbor, resulting in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby. Federal prosecutors allege the boat was illegally chartered, overcrowded, and lacked proper safety equipment for the infant. This incident highlights serious public safety concerns regarding unlicensed and overcrowded maritime tour operations.