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Council Member Rivera's personal experience with subway surfing

2:26:33

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30 sec

Council Member Rivera shares her personal experience of witnessing subway surfing and concludes her remarks by thanking the participants and reaffirming the council's commitment to addressing the issue.

Rivera recounts witnessing someone subway surfing on the 7 train near Citi Field
She emphasizes the lasting impact of this experience and the importance of the testimonies to be heard later
The council member thanks the students for participating and observing local government in action
Rivera reaffirms the council's dedication to working hard for all families affected by this issue

Carlina Rivera

2:26:33

And I I will tell you as someone who has stood in Citi Field parking lot and seen a train, the 7 train, roll by with someone on top of it, it's gonna be something I will never forget, at the very least, in addition to the stories that you'll hear later today in testimony.

2:26:50

So I want to thank you.

2:26:51

I want to thank the students also for, really participating and looking at local government in action, and just know that we're working really hard for everyone here, all families.

2:27:01

Thank you so much to this to this dais.

2:27:03

Thank you.

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