Gothamist

A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.

Gothamist

WNYC Listen Live

Donate

 

 

subway surfing

Latest Articles Tagged "subway surfing"

News

NYC Council to hold hearing on subway surfing as deaths persist

Several Council committees are expected to hear from MTA and other officials about the trend on Monday.

By

Brittany Kriegstein


News

Subway Surfer Dies After Falling From Top Of Southbound J Train, Police Say

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

By

David Cruz


News

Teen Killed While Subway Surfing Atop 7 Train

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday night on the elevated track near Queensboro Plaza.

By

Jake Offenhartz


News

Notorious Subway Brake Bandit Arrested Again For Subway Surfing

This was Isaiah Thompson's 18th arrest for subway-related offenses.

By

Ben Yakas


News

Man Fatally Electrocuted After Climbing On Top Of Train From Yankee Stadium

MTA officials say a 24-year-old man died this week after being electrocuted while standing on top of a Metro-North train after a Yankees/Red Sox game.

By

Ben Yakas


Arts & Entertainment

Video: Subway Surfing Idiots Try For Darwin Award

Some death-defying teens star in their own remake of 'Mission Impossible: Dumbass Edition.'

By

Ben Yakas


News

Teen Reportedly Ruptures Testicles While Subway Surfing In Brooklyn

He was riding on the outside of an F train at the Neptune Avenue station.

By

Jen Chung


News

Father Of Subway Surfer In Viral Video Says His Son Is Being Exploited

According to the subway surfer's father, he's been manipulated by "someone with a fast tongue."

By

David Colon


News

Subway Surfer Killed After Falling From Train

This happened on a B train in the Bronx.

By

Jen Chung


News

Teenage Boy Dead After Trying To Leap Off Moving L Train

The 14-year-old had reportedly been trying to leap from the train onto a station platform.

By

Scott Heins


Load More


Never miss a story

Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.

Sign upEmail address

By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .