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The decline in self-esteem and confidence among girls in middle school has become a pressing concern as they face the challenges of puberty at increasingly younger ages.
PHOTOS: Second annual Baldwin Bike Rodeo & Parade
Returning for another year, the Baldwin Civic Association, along with Legislator Debra Mulé, hosted the second annual Baldwin Bike Rodeo & Parade, aiming to unite the community in embracing pedal power over vehicular transportation.
Rain barrel program kicks off in Hempstead town
The Town of Hempstead is taking a progressive approach to combatting water conservation issues on Long Island. Supervisor Don Clavin, joined by colleagues in government, as well as Frank Piccininni and Marshall Brown of the Long Island Conservancy, announced its plan to launch a new rain barrel program last week at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.
Ricky Papandrea elected as Long Island delegate for State Association for College Admission Counseling
Ricky Papandrea, the assistant principal for guidance at Baldwin High School, has been elected as the new Long Island delegate for the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling.
Baldwin's Sharon Norelius receives STEM award
Baldwin Middle School teacher Sharon Norelius was awarded the Long Island Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Educational Leadership Association (LISTEMELA) STEM Star Award on May 3.
Baldwin school district 2024-25 budget passes
The Baldwin school district budget passed on Tuesday evening with 1,158 yes votes to 700 no votes - which stays within the tax cap at two percent. Along with the budget, the capital bond proposal was passed with 1,009 yes votes to 828 votes.
Community members in Baldwin voice concerns over this intersection
Patricia Boscaino, a resident of Baldwin, navigates her daily commute on Grand Avenue, aiming to merge left toward St. Luke’s Place. However, she frequently encounters challenges dodging oncoming traffic, as drivers mistakenly occupy her lane while making left turns.
Vendor applications are open for 2024 Grand Baldwin Festival
The popular Grand Baldwin Festival is set to return this fall, and vendor applications are now being accepted for those interested in participating.
PHOTOS: Gifting mom with a trinket box
In anticipation of Mother’s Day on May 12th, the Baldwin Public Library held the “Mother’s Day Trinket Box” event the day prior, welcoming children from kindergarten through 2nd grade to craft personalized trinket boxes for the special women in their lives.
Legislator Debra Mulé to host mobile office hours in Baldwin
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is proactively reaching out to the community by extending the accessibility of her district office resources through a series of mobile office hours.
Columnist
What if you had to vote right now?
Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
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Protecting our kids online
The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health.
Columnist
Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine
Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions.
Editorial
The time to support local journalism is now
Highlighting the efforts of the Empire State Local News Coalition, which aims to safeguard local journalism in New York by advocating for legislative support and rallying communities to save newsrooms and jobs amidst closures and layoffs.