Mayor Adams calls for action on deadly subway surfing trend, touts NYPD drone program and social media accountability

Mayor Eric Adams addresses the media during Thursday's press conference. Photo: Shane O'Brien
Mayor Eric Adams addresses the media during Thursday’s press conference. Photo: Shane O’Brien

Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials and members of the NYPD gathered in Woodside Thursday afternoon to issue a “cry for action” against subway surfing – the practice of riding atop moving subway carriages – following the death of a 13-year-old girl along the elevated 7 line in Corona on Sunday night.