I am far enough away from my teenage years, and smart enough, I hope, to realize that I have no clue what interests and entertains teenagers today.
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2/26/15
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The murder of Lauren Daverin-Gresham in Rockville Centre late last month once again pointed up a recurring problem: We often overlook our teenagers.
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9/12/13
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From time to time, I wonder what happened to Kiki. I interviewed her at a pizzeria in downtown Merrick in June 2004. At the time, she was 16 and a Calhoun High School junior. And she drank –– a lot.
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6/13/13
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The prom is one of the most memorable events in the life of a high school student. For many it’s a once-in-a-lifetime night, planned for months and talked about for years afterward.
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6/7/12
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Parents have long warned their teens about the dangers of whiskey and heroin. But what about hand sanitizer? Or incense? Or high-alcohol-content beverages sold on supermarket shelves next to sports drinks?
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5/3/12
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Underage drinking is a major concern in the Lynbrook School District, prompting administrators to find new solutions to treat it.
Results from a New …
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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10/19/11
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A recent incident of teenage drinking prompted an informal discussion amongst officials and community members at Lynbrook Village Board’s meeting on Aug. 15.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/24/11
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Earlier this month, Isabella Grasso, a 17-year-old senior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, was killed when her car crossed a double yellow line and collided with another vehicle, also driven by a teenager.
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1/27/11
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See talented teenagers take to the stage at Eisenhower Park this weekend, or find sightings of summer birds on a guided hike at Muttontown Preserve. The kids will enjoy a lively show at Long Island Children's Museum.
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7/28/10
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New York State Police are reporting that three Lido Beach summer camp workers were killed in a single-car crash on the southbound side of the Meadowbrook Parkway, just south of the Southern State …
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Deirdre Krasula and Anthony Rifilato
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7/15/10
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