October 5, 2006

Weird teacher hijinx leads to break in old adolescent shooting case?

This is a strange one, so I'll let the Daily News explain: A Brooklyn teacher inappropriately had two of her young students kiss in class - fostering a relationship that unwittingly helped solve a shooting and likely will cost... Continue reading...

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September 30, 2005

Gym teacher's affair with student ends in suicide

The other day, we heard about the arrest of Lawrence Major, a Brooklyn high school gym teacher who had a three-year affair, of sorts, with a female student. Apparently, the pressure or humiliation from his arrest was too much for... Continue reading...

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October 19, 2004

14-year-old girl shot in East Harlem crossfire

Melissa Gayle left her apartment at 8:30 last night to go get something to drink. Gunfire broke out between two teenagers who were arguing in a Chinese take-out restaurant, and Melissa was hit twice. She ran home, calling for her... Continue reading...

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September 14, 2004

Teen trying to rappel into his apartment dies after rope breaks

Osano Dallas, a Chelsea high school student, died yesterday morning after a rope he was suspended from broke, sending him about five stories to the ground. Dallas, 16, had apparently forgotten his keys, and was rappelling down to his window... Continue reading...

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