Carmelo Vereen, an 18-year-old Bronx teen, received recognition for his essay on subway surfing's dangers during a ceremony at NYPD headquarters. His work, chosen from numerous entries, emphasizes the risks associated with this reckless trend, often encouraged by social media. Referencing past tragedies, including a 1996 incident that claimed a young life, Vereen challenges the notion that teens are beyond help, suggesting that understanding peer pressure and lack of purpose plays a crucial role in their decisions. This acknowledgment comes amid police reports of increased incidents but decreasing arrests related to the trend.
Carmelo Vereen's essay highlights the dangers of subway surfing, urging young people to understand the repercussions of reckless behavior and peer pressure.
Subway surfing is not a new trend; Carmelo reflects on a past tragedy while advocating that with better understanding, youth can make safer choices.
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