Fatal Flaws on New York's Waters: A Tale of Negligence and Deportation The recent speedboat disaster in New York Harbor has left a trail of death and devastation.
The capsizing, which resulted in the loss of an infant's life, was not only preventable but also symptomatic of a larger problem: the exploitation of vulnerable individuals and lax oversight of commercial operators.
Manuel Ernesto Hernandez Umana, the accused operator of the speedboat, has been arrested by ICE, citing allegations that he entered the country illegally in 2007.