The Boys Who Surf Subways
A subway surfer rides the 5 train on March 16, 2023, in the Bronx. (David Dee Delgado via Getty Images)
There is something worth admiring in the reckless kids who stand on top of moving trains.
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In early August, a riot broke out in New York City’s Union Square: thousands of kids, mostly from the outer boroughs, threw smoke bombs, lit fireworks, broke windows, stomped on cars, and climbed street poles. They were in full break-shit mode.
When I saw it happening on my iPhone, their age struck me. Pubescent, with smooth faces, maybe a splash of acn…
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