Gabriel Rice (2003-2019) was swimming with friends near Beach 96th Street when they got pulled under the water by a rip current. Gabriel was trying to save his friend, but died as a result of drowning. Gabriel was a good student who helped tutor classmates for their state exams and was on the basketball team. The Gabriel Rice Memorial Scholarship was set up in his name and is awarded to athletes who embody Gabriel’s best qualities.
"Minutes of the Proceedings for the Stated Meeting of Thursday, June 22, 2023 held on June 22nd 2023 and June 30th, 2023," New York City Council, https://a860-gpp.nyc.gov/concern/nyc_government_publications/dv13zx43v?locale=en