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Federal charges filed after mother, infant die in NYC harbor boat tragedy
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including information about the victims and the charges filed.
A tragic incident occurred in New York Harbor. Federal prosecutors have filed charges related to the deaths of a mother and infant. The incident involved a boat that was not operating legally.
The boat's operator is facing charges. He was not properly licensed and lacked knowledge of basic safety rules. Further details about the incident are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including information about the victims and the charges filed.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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