Sixteen- and 17-year-old New Yorkers who commit crimes are charged as adults. It’s a fact that many people are unaware of . . .
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3/19/15
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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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President Obama’s fourth State of the Union address may have sounded magical, but don’t be fooled by the pie in the sky.
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2/21/13
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Area stages are active this weekend with a broad range of performance. From the doo wop sounds of the Drifters and friends, to the modern approach of YouTube sensations Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo and Hofstra Opera Theater's "Princess Ida," there'something for everyone.
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1/30/13
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Over the past few years, the state and federal governments have made it a priority to improve school students’ physical well-being.
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1/17/13
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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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Ready to take over the musical universe, one song at a time, is a group of Valley Stream teens who play in the key of rock. Local band Lost In Forever features …
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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3/9/11
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Residents, police officers and local government officials are noticing a troubling trend in many South Shore communities: destruction caused by teenagers.
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8/26/10
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Teenagers experiment. Their natural growth demands it. It’s the time of life to explore, test limits and seek fresh experiences. It’s the age when young people try to fit in with others, forming groups of peers for mutual support and socialization.
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2/4/10
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