The parents of a girl killed in a July 4th boating accident are urging action to prevent further tragedies.
An attorney for Lisa and Paul Gaines of Huntington spoke for them at Wednesday's New York Senate committee hearing in Oyster Bay, Long Island.
The parents sat by his side. They called for initiatives to enact capacity limits on all vessels. They also want mandatory safety training courses.
Their 7-year-old daughter Victoria was one of three children who died when a 34-foot vessel capsized in Oyster Bay following a fireworks display. Investigators are still working to determine a cause for the accident.
Preliminary inspections found the boat to be mechanically and structurally sound, reported Newsday.
There were also reportedly enough life jackets on board for all the passengers.
Seventeen adults and 10 children were aboard the vessel. The operator has said a large wave may have been the cause.
Others testifying include representatives from the state parks, Nassau County police, and boating safety organizations.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:44:00 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:28:29 GMT
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:00:29 GMT
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police. Andrea Rebello's family followed the pastor Wednesday as he led her white cloth-draped coffin to the altar at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:32:24 GMT
As a family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra junior killed by a cop's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, questions remain about how police handled the situation.
As a family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra junior killed by a cop's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, questions remain about how police handled the situation.
