A tragic boating accident in New York which left a little girl dead and her family struggling to cope with her loss has resulted in a dramatic sentencing for the operator of the at fault watercraft. 8-year-old Charlotte McCue was killed in July of last year when a...
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Deadly Boating Accident in New York Caused by Crew Fatigue
The NTSB has released a much-awaited report concerning a deadly boating accident in the Hudson River in 2016. The crash occurred when one of the three tugboats pulling a 90-foot barge collided with construction equipment near the Tappan Zee Bridge. The collision left...
Boating Accident in New York Sends Father and Daughter to Hospital
A holiday weekend boating accident in New York earlier this month sent a father and daughter to the hospital with severe injuries. The two were enjoying a warm summer day, tubing on Skaneateles Lake in Upstate New York, when tragedy struck. The tube they were in hit...
Drowning isn’t the Only Danger: Recreational Boating Accidents in New York City
There are plenty of opportunities to hit the waterways in and around New York City during the summer months. But boating can be hazardous. People can be injured in boating accidents in New York City without even getting wet. Every year safety officials urge boaters to...
New York Officials Warn Boaters of High Risk
One doesn't often think of New York City when one thinks of summertime recreation on the waterways. New York City boating accidents often involve ferries and other mass transit/transportation. However, with an abundance of lakes and rivers within driving distance and...
Tragic Hudson River Boat Crash Claims Bride-to-Be
On July 23rd, a celebratory ride up the Hudson River turned tragic as a boat carrying a bride-to-be, her groom, and several other members of the bridal party crashed into a barge. An investigation has revealed the boating accident was caused by the operator, who was...
Safe Boating Tips for the New York City Summer
The summer boating season kicked off on July 4th and is expected to be one of the biggest ever. Official predictions estimate that 88 million boaters are hitting the waterways across the country this summer. That staggering figure includes the Hudson River, Long...
Boating Accidents in New York City
You don't normally associate boating accidents with New York City. Usually, when you think of accidents in the Big Apple, pedestrian or auto accidents come to mind. However, there are more than 22,000 boats registered in the Five Burroughs of New York City. Most are...