When not working in tech support at Brooklyn hospitals, she’s in classrooms and public forums, sharing her story and stressing the importance of water safety awareness. In May, they joined elected officials at the opening of Rockaway Beach to honor their sons and advocate for improved water safety measures and awareness. The video builds on “Respect the Rip,” a rip current safety guide featured on MTA buses. New York City council members and the Mayor’s Office have tried to improve access to water safety education, to varying degrees of success. She hopes to meet with Mamdani to make a direct plea for mandated water safety instruction, as well as other immediate changes.