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🌱 Patch AM: Manville man in fatal NYC boat case now faces deportation push
Happening soon: This Weekend Cool Off inside the EAHS Museum & Gallery! on the Manville Patch calendar

Good morning to you Manville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Manville man in fatal NYC boat case now faces deportation push
- Manville resident tied to deadly New York Harbor tour faces deportation
Also on today's calendar: This Weekend Cool Off inside the EAHS Museum & Gallery! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a little rain, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. will seek to deport captain of boat that capsized in New York, killing mom and baby (nbclosangeles.com) — A man from Manville accused of operating an unlicensed New York Harbor tour that capsized, killing a mother and her baby, now faces federal charges and possible deportation. Prosecutors say he overcrowded an uncertified boat, lacked proper licenses, and failed to provide infant life vests, while federal officials vow to remove him from the U.S. after the case ends.
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• ICE Arrests Captain in New York Boat Crash That Killed Mother and Baby (ntd.com) — A boat captain who had been living in Manville is now in federal immigration custody after an overcrowded, unlicensed New York Harbor tour capsized, killing a mother and her 5‑month‑old daughter. He faces federal misconduct charges that could bring up to 20 years in prison total, while Homeland Security officials say they plan to deport him after the criminal case concludes.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manville
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★ Featured events ★
- This Weekend Cool Off inside the EAHS Museum & Gallery! →
East Amwell Historical Society Museum and Gallery, 1053 Old York Rd, East Amwell Township
2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Individualized ESL Classes
Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
10:00 am - Family Storytime →
SCLSNJ's Manville Library Branch, 100 S 10th Ave, Manville
11:00 am - Monday Matinee - Thunderbolts* →
SCLSNJ's Manville Library Branch, 100 S 10th Ave, Manville
1:00 pm - Baby Storytime
Manville Library Manville branch - Community Room
10:30 am - Planning Ahead:
Manville Library Manville branch - Community Room
2:00 pm - Kids' Crochet Club
Manville Library Manville branch - Adult Media Area
4:00 pm - Individualized ESL Classes
Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
10:00 am - Preschool Craft Club
Manville Library Manville branch - Children's Area
11:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NJ Z Club 28th Annual Car Show →
Bridgewater Nissan, 1400 US-22, Bridgewater
9:00 am - FREE 10th Annual Veterans, Disabled Children & Active Military Fishing Day →
Lake Julianna, 265 Disbrow Hill Rd, Millstone Township
9:00 am - NJ Z Club 27th Annual Car Show →
Bridgewater Nissan, 1400 US-22, Bridgewater
9:00 am - FREE 10th Annual Veterans, Disabled Children ... →
Lake Julianna, 265 Disbrow Hill Rd, Millstone Township
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Bridgewater
- Bridgewater Affordable Housing Hearing Delayed Again As NJDOT Appeal Continues (patch.com)
- Somerville to survey downtown district after DSA criticism (mycentraljersey.com)
Somerset
- Somerset County 4-H Center To Host Medieval Jubilee Fundraiser (patch.com)
Hillsborough
- Bollywood Grill Brings Authentic Indian Street Food To Hillsborough (patch.com)
Ok Manville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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