While the portraits are focused on the students of Yorktown, Mendelsohn feels that they represent high school seniors all across the country and what’s been lost: baseball season, the swim meets ...

The 18-year-old senior, who describes herself as someone who "went through a lot of high school without having any friends," turned to art as an emotional outlet and a way to connect with her peers.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tottenville High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated their prom in grand fashion Saturday night at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers — one of New York City’s most iconic ...