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QUEENS, NY — A 15-year-old boy tragically lost his life in what police suspect was a subway surfing accident at the Beach 90th Street Station in Rockaway Beach. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, drawing immediate police and emergency responses to the scene.

In response to the growing trend, police efforts to curb train surfing have intensified, but the persistence of these dangerous behaviors continues to pose significant safety risks. The NYPD stresses the lethal dangers of subway surfing and is continuing their investigation into Friday's incident.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered the teenager unresponsive with severe head trauma on the subway's roadbed. He was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

The victim's identity has not been released as the police are still in the process of notifying his family.

This year has seen a concerning rise in subway surfing incidents, with NYPD data recording 104 such occurrences, resulting in two fatalities and 99 arrests.

The dangers of this activity were further highlighted by similar fatal incidents earlier in the year in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

NEW YORK, July 28, 2024 — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from the Bronx, who was reported missing on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

The missing girl, Amayalinn Baret was last seen leaving her residence at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Baret is described as approximately 5'2" tall and 115 pounds, with brown eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and black Crocs.

Anyone with information on Amayalinn Baret's whereabouts is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ (OP ED) — The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office celebrated National Intern Day by showcasing their summer internship class, but the event has drawn criticism for a lack of diversity among participants. The interns, comprising college and law students, have the opportunity to work closely with law enforcement and assistant prosecutors to gain insight into the criminal justice system.

Despite the educational benefits touted by the Prosecutor's Office, including visits to the Bergen County Police Academy, New Jersey State House, and the 9/11 Museum, community leaders and local residents have expressed concerns over the hom*ogeneity of the group. Critics argue that the selection process may not adequately reflect the county's diverse population, potentially affecting the inclusivity of the program.

The lack of diversity in such programs is a growing concern as it may influence the perspectives and biases in fields as critical as law enforcement and legal proceedings. Calls for a more representative selection process are increasing as stakeholders seek to ensure equitable opportunities in civic education and public service roles. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office has yet to respond to these criticisms.

Social media commenters have remarked about the photo's lack of racial diversity.