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John Valenti

July 12, 2008

I never collected autographs. Baseball cards, yes. But not autographs.

Drivers, Tune In Next Time

May 14, 2003

Stopped at a traffic light in New York City a month or so ago, I was shocked to see the driver of the minivan alongside me watching TV. A house beat was on the stereo. A music video was on a small television monitor in the dashboard.
They're Eager, But Not Ready

May 6, 2003

As he gets out of the green Dodge, Christopher White looks relieved. He has been behind the wheel only for about eight minutes. But, you can tell, those have been the eight longest minutes of his life.
For Survivors, A Rough Road

May 4, 2003

Seated at the table, Christopher Memoli is surrounded by girls. He is 18 and in a flirtatious mood. Off in the corner Eminem screams on the stereo.
How Can We Fix This Mess?

May 11, 2002

There was another fatal crash last week out on Jericho Turnpike. This time, a teenage passenger in a car involved in a four-vehicle accident.