On Staten Island, property damage linked to a social media challenge has emerged, particularly affecting homeowners like Noby Augustine. Young people were filmed running through fences as part of the so-called "Kool-Aid Man Challenge." Augustine reported his damages, having previously experienced similar vandalism two years ago. Ben Helwa also suffered from comparable incidents, with teens damaging his fence and filming the act. Residents are distressed by these challenges, expressing concern for the safety of the individuals involved and the impact on their properties.
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
The vandalism appears to be part of a stunt called the "Kool-Aid Man Challenge," a nod to the commercial featuring the mascot of the popular drink bursting through a wall.
Noby Augustine reported the incident to police, but he said it wasn't a unique situation, adding he returned home from a trip two years ago to also find his fence busted.
Back in April, Ben Helwa's fence at his home in the Eltingville neighborhood was vandalized in similar fashion.
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