Father of child killed from fentanyl exposure at Bronx daycare speaks out



Otoniel Feliz lost his 1-year-old son Nicholas after he inhaled the drug that was hidden under a playmat in a daycare nursery.

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38 comments

  1. These people need go be deported but I'm sorry about the Baby

  2. My God πŸ™πŸ½

  3. Rest in Peace and pray the people responsible get life in jail

  4. What a horrible tragedy that should of never happened Rest in Peace little angel πŸ™

  5. May God have mercy on the souls.

  6. No cofio a nadie en Day care the only thing closing the day care because that man is crying 😭 because his son's is Dead, he put him in day care and they're killed him, mira que Paso, 😒

  7. They do not give warning before inspection.DOH does surprise inspections

  8. -Here's a transcript, for anyone whose curious:

    "I want to thank everyone who is here today. Specifically those in charge who led the investigation. I understand that justice will be served. And that everything that will be done won't bring my son back.

    But I want to make some petitions in my son's honor. Because I feel that he was very important to our family. And our community.

    First and foremost, there are older people who receive care. And family members can also be paid to take care of them at home. From age 65 to 90. Sometimes even more.

    But for families who do not trust daycares. That option should be available for children as well. From birth to Age 3.

    I believe this can help our community move forward. We are grateful to the people of New York who have opened their doors and their hearts to us from many different parts of the world. Regardless of our status or life story.

    And we thank you as an immigrant community.

    But the same way we work hard for our city. I suggest the city consider our suggestion as well. And see what can be done.

    The thing I want to ask in my son's name is. That from now on, do not announce that you're inspecting a daycare prior to showing up. Because they won't be honest with you when you arrive. It doesn't hurt to be one step ahead.

    To the parents: Trust your instincts if you feel that something isn't right. But if you have no other option, go with a daycare. However, check up with them once in a while. Just to make sure your child is okay. Because we just don't know.

    In order to move forward, we must work together. And as parents, we have to make sure that our kids are okay.

    I personally never thought that my son would be exposed to such inappropriate things. I have always worked. And my wife stays with the other children.

    My son was only enrolled there for 5 days…..

    In 4 years, I was hoping to see his Kindergarten picture. But instead all I have is a memorial to him. And that has to change.

    Thank you very much."

  9. Dam he look hurt 😒so sorry this will change jus for ur boy bro

  10. just awful. i'm so sorry for your loss

  11. I am praying for this man and his family. Many changes need to be made in this child's name!πŸ™πŸ©΅ Other countries do way better for their parents and children!

  12. The man has some pretty good ideas. I guess I can't blame him. Since he lost his son in this whole fiasco.

  13. What a horrible translator. Full of herself. To translate is not simply a matter of parroting the text or words in another language, but also the meaning with some inflection.

  14. Heart breaking. 😒

  15. Now Nicholas's father is using his dead son as a means to bully NYC to allow undocumented illegals in the USA to get all the services that only Legal Americans should have. I no longer support this guy. The people who killed his son were from another country- The Dominican Republic. They WEREN'T American born. THEY WERE 3RD WORLD country mentalities with kids of their own. Nicholas's father just wants the illegals with no proof of their background to have free babysitting by a family member paid for by New York/NYC as he uses the excuse that daycares are unsafe. Ban Fentanyl from the USA but don't now use your victim status and your race & illegal presence in the USA to further scam Americans. Illegals are dangerous to America as even the illegals who are parents are pushing fentanyl on the USA streets. That's what happened to Otoniel's son. No more sympathy for this guy but many prayers for little Nicholas.

  16. My question is how does immigration get a license to house daycare for children? Was this women thoroughly checked: I think not!

    What's most appalling is this woman and man involved were immigrants themselves!

  17. The border is wide open, Fentanyl is too much money, they will make a show for this kid that died, but more babies, kids and adults will die to make the dollar. It's the new immigrant way

  18. My thoughts, and prayers go out to this father. He can blame biden, and his administration of misfits for the loss of his son.

  19. ❀❀❀😒

  20. God bless you and your family. I’m so sorry you have to go through this.

  21. Beautiful child! I’m sorry! πŸ˜’β€πŸ™πŸΏ Rest with the angles baby!

  22. 😒😒😒

  23. I thought I heard and it different report that she's not even a US citizen, how did get a state license for this daycare

  24. What a nightmare for that family.

  25. Translator did a hell of a job πŸ’― respect

  26. My Heart Goes out to him and his family and the community.

  27. Darn he broke my heart at the end so sad

  28. Nah no more free money it will just get defrauded… I feel bad for this family but enough free money

  29. That baby was too young and should have been at home with family.

  30. My heart goes out to this father and the family.

  31. Keeping eye and ear on your children at all times, set a video in their school bags lunch boxes , talk and questions their day about the babysitter anyone who is babysitting for them.

  32. Everytime I see his picture my heart bleeds😒 Rest in Peace AngelπŸ™πŸ˜ͺ