Ah, the sweet 16 birthday party—a treasured rite of passage that celebrates, um, let’s just say being 16 and leave it at that. ... (Apart from birthday cake and balloons, that is.) 2.

Raquel Sorrentino, center, and her friends at her Sweet 16 party at Angelina's. (Courtesy/Candid Eye Inc.) Staten Island Advance Raquel Sorrentino, center, and the girls on her dais.

From our Sweet 16 cover star, Storm Reid to our special series of stories about the ups and downs of turning 16. And of course, we had to throw a party, but not just any party— think, my Super ...

The blue-and-green confection was topped with buttercream roses and featured the message: "Happy Sweet 16 Milania." The Balloon Boss also created an eye-catching display for the at-home celebration.

WEBVTT CHANCE FOR SNOW AND THURSDAY EVEN COOLER. 26 DEGREES. THROWING A SWEET 16 PARTY FOR YOUR DAUGHTER? WELL SARA CAMPBELL OWNER OF INTRIGUE DESIGNS IS HERE WITH SOME GREAT IDEAS. GOOD MORNING ...