In a heartbreaking incident, a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old daughter tragically lost their lives after the boat they were on capsized in New York Harbor near Liberty Island, home to the iconic Statue of Liberty. The accident occurred around 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of the mother and infant, who were recovered from the water by police divers later that night. Twelve other individuals were rescued before emergency services arrived. The operator of the 22-foot Bayliner speedboat, Manuel Hernandez, has been charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment as authorities investigate whether the vessel was an illegal charter. The Coast Guard is collaborating with police to ensure that those responsible for this tragedy are held accountable, as any unauthorized passenger-for-hire vessel operation may be deemed an illegal charter. Adam Schwartz, from a sightseeing company, revealed that his hot tub boat, Sea the City II, took the 12 survivors onboard after the accident. The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of family members. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.