citymeetings.nyc

Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.

AGENCY TESTIMONY

Introduction and purpose of testimony on subway surfing

0:35:15

·

68 sec

Video Player is loading.

Current TimeÂ 0:00

DurationÂ 3:36:20

Loaded: 0%

Stream TypeÂ LIVE

Remaining TimeÂ 3:36:20

Â

Mark Rampersant, Chief of Safety and Prevention Partnerships for New York City Public Schools, introduces himself and the purpose of his testimony on subway surfing. He emphasizes the seriousness of the issue and the pain it causes to families and communities.

Acknowledges the presence of council members and the public advocate
States his role and the organization he represents
Emphasizes the unnecessary pain caused by subway surfing incidents

Mark Rampersant

0:35:15

Good morning, chair Brooks Powers, chair Salon, chair Joseph, chair Steven, and, all of the New York City council members here today.

0:35:30

A special good morning to public advocate Jumaane Williams.

0:35:33

Thank you for being here today.

0:35:35

My name is Mark Rampersen, and I am the chief of safety and prevention partnerships for New York City Public Schools.

0:35:40

And I'm here on behalf of public schools to speak about our ongoing efforts to address the subway surfing among our youth.

0:35:48

From the onset, let me be clear that we believe that no parent, guardian, caregiver, family member, or friend should endure the unnecessary pain of losing a loved one to to this reckless and dangerous activity.

0:36:04

Subway surfing inflicts needless and tremendous pain to families, peer groups, and to entire communities.

0:36:13

I'm joined here today by several partners who have shared testimony about our collaborative efforts to end this reckless behavior.

← Previous Chapter

Conclusion and commitment to addressing subway surfing

Next Chapter →

Definition and dangers of subway surfing