Community Corner

Talk Back: Underage Drinking in West Islip

Are you concerned with teenage drinking in the community?

While underage drinking is a decades-old problem, some residents think it is getting out of hand.

One resident, who requested anonymity, told Patch she's observed kids as young as 14 drinking on the streets of West Islip.

"I see teens walking the streets at 11:00 PM with cans in their hand. I was told by one young teen that an older brother of a friend got it for the group of 14 year olds," she wrote in an email.

Find out what's happening in West Islipwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Have you noticed an uptick in underage drinking in the area? Do you have any advice for parents who may be struggling with teen drinking? Tell us in the comments.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here