Local News (9/21/09-9/27/09)

Teens Discover and Assert Sexual Identity Younger and Younger, September 27, 2009, NYT

Cover story in the New York Times Magazine called, “Coming Out in Middle School,” about LGBTQ teens around the country coming out, younger and younger.

VH1 Divas Concert Filmed at BAM, September 24, 2009, NYP

Anyone watch the VH1 Divas concert? Well, this year it was filmed in Brooklyn and featured stars like Adele, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, India Aire, Leona Lewis and was hosted by Paula Abdul.

Jersey Schools Take a Stand Against Girl-on-Girl Hazing, September 21, 2009, NYT

Apparently there’s a lot of hazing going on at schools in Jersey since the school year began. School officials there want it stopped before it gets out of hand.

Bronx Teen Arrested for Making Threats to President Obama, September 21, 2009, NYDN

Bronx teen Jonathan Avalos, 18, made calls to 911, threatening to kill both President Obama and NY PoliccCommissioner Ray Kelly. The calls were traced, he was caught, and his mental state is being evaluated.