"Keep doing what you do young man," one anonymous donor of $100 wrote. "You are a antibullying hero, a scholar, and a gentleman."
Police are currently investigating the discovery of a body floating in the Miami River, with details unfolding as the situation develops. The body was found near Southwest 2nd Avenue and 4th Street around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
The incident marks a continued concern for safety on New York City's subways as violence persists, prompting community group Guardian Angels to resume their patrols following recent tragedies.