School officials in Albany are urging parents across New York State to be vigilant about dangerous social media trends after a young student died in what appears to be an online challenge gone wrong.
The tragedy happened on Saturday night and involved a student from Arbor Hill Elementary School, according to a message sent to families by Principal Rosalind Gaines-Harrell. She described the loss as “profoundly sad” and cautioned families about viral challenges that are often framed as harmless but can carry serious risks.
District representatives confirmed the death appeared linked to new a TikTok trend, though they did not disclose specific details…