All articles tagged with #subway surfing
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Kids in New York are risking their lives by subway surfing, with over a dozen deaths and injuries, prompting safety campaigns and discussions on physical barriers and technology solutions to prevent access to train roofs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Daily Express US
Two girls died in New York City after a subway surfing stunt gone wrong, highlighting the dangers of social media-fueled risky behaviors among teenagers. Authorities are investigating and have called for removal of glamorizing videos, while increasing safety measures in subway stations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Two young girls died in Brooklyn while engaging in the dangerous activity of subway surfing, highlighting the ongoing risks and increasing incidents among teenagers, with authorities urging awareness and safety measures.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses the death of 15-year-old Zackery Nazario while subway surfing, a dangerous activity documented and shared on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. His mother blames social media companies for not doing enough to remove such content, which she argues encourages risky behavior. She has filed a lawsuit against these platforms, highlighting the influence of online content on youth safety and raising questions about platform responsibility and regulation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A teenager was killed in Brooklyn while subway surfing, riding on the outside of a subway train, in the second such incident in two months, according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials. The dangerous stunt has prompted strong discouragement from transit and government officials, with efforts including awareness campaigns, special patrols, and collaboration with social media sites to remove related content. The number of people riding outside trains has increased significantly, with the majority of incidents involving people riding between cars.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gothamist
A teenage boy died after subway surfing on a southbound F train in Brooklyn, prompting a warning from the MTA about the dangers of such behavior. The incident, which occurred near Avenue N and McDonald Avenue, resulted in the boy falling from the train and landing on the street. The MTA has been actively campaigning against subway surfing, with special patrols and messaging in schools, and has seen success in removing subway surfing content from social media. The boy's identity has not been released, and the incident follows another subway-related fatality involving a woman struck by a train in Lower Manhattan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A 14-year-old boy was killed subway surfing in Brooklyn, with the aftermath captured in heart-rending Post images, including a sneaker lying beneath the elevated tracks and blood splatter on the street. The dangerous stunt has become increasingly common as teens seek to emulate daredevil behavior shared on social media. MTA statistics show a sharp increase in reports of people riding outside of trains, prompting MTA president Richard Davey to implore parents and teachers to speak with their children and students about the lethal consequences of subway surfing. At least five people were killed while riding atop city trains in 2023, prompting the MTA and Mayor Eric Adams to roll out a public service advertising campaign in an effort to deter the viral daredevil stunt.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
New York City has launched a new program called "Subway Surfing Kills - Ride Inside, Stay Alive" to raise awareness among youth about the dangers of subway surfing. The initiative, developed by students for students, includes public service announcements, digital signage, student-created graphics, physical palm cards, school swag, social media posts, and anti-surfing messages on MetroCards. Google, Meta, and TikTok are providing space on their platforms to amplify the campaign, and the NYPD is contributing by deploying officers to stations and conducting home visits. The initiative comes after five teens lost their lives subway surfing this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
A 14-year-old boy is recovering from injuries sustained after falling from the top of a subway train while subway surfing alongside his best friend who tragically did not survive. The incident has prompted calls for increased education and awareness around the dangers of subway surfing, which has seen a dramatic increase in incidents in recent years, with Mayor Eric Adams blaming social media for popularizing the dangerous activity. The MTA reports that in 2021, 928 people were seen "riding outside of trains."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
Two 14-year-old boys were subway surfing on a Manhattan-bound L train at the Broadway Junction stop in Brooklyn when they fell off the train. One of the teenagers died at the scene, while the other was found injured in the tunnel. The number of people seen "riding outside of trains" has been increasing, with 928 incidents reported in 2021. Mayor Eric Adams blames social media for the rise and called for TikTok to ban videos depicting dangerous acts. The MTA urges people not to subway surf, as it is extremely dangerous and deadly.