Columbia student, subway enthusiast and photographer Jarid Maged e-mailed reporters Monday with a tale of getting stopped by a cop for taking pictures in the subway. Nothing too bad happened, he was questioned and told to leave.
Today, Gothamist did a little write-up of the incident shedding light on all the Web buzz Jarid created. His fellow subway foamers backed him while the cops tell him to stop whining.
Clearly it’s an issue that won’t go away. Even amNY’s photog has been told he can’t shoot in the subway.
Jarid’s photo’s are here.
And for the record, again, photography is legal in the subway.
Section 1050.9 Photography, filming or video recording in any facility or conveyance is permitted except that ancillary equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods may not be used. Members of the press holding valid identification issued by the New York City Police Department are hereby authorized to use necessary ancillary equipment. All photographic activity must be conducted in accordance with the provision of these Rules.
But, who can fault a cop for asking what the kid is doing? Let’s not forget the Iranians.
Photo by ShellyS via Flickr
-- Chuck Bennett amNY.com
