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Public Advocate Williams provides overview of subway surfing problem and current prevention efforts
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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams provides an overview of the subway surfing issue, highlighting recent fatalities and the surge in popularity due to social media. He discusses current prevention strategies and their limitations.
- Williams notes 6 lives lost to subway surfing this year and the role of social media in promoting the dangerous trend.
- He mentions city and state strategies, including PSA campaigns and efforts to remove subway surfing videos from social media platforms.
- The Public Advocate expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of PSAs alone and suggests the need for alternative, exciting activities for young people.