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Grand Avenue during the construction on Grand Avenue a few weeks ago.

Sinkhole filled in, Grand Ave. can now reopen

Workers have repaired the sinkhole that has caused major headaches on Grand Avenue in Baldwin — a month after the ground first split open. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/30/23

Mary Jo O’Hagan, who has served on the Baldwin education board for more than a decade, became the new president of the board at the annual reorganization meeting.

New president appointed on the Baldwin Board of Education

Mary Jo O’Hagan was sworn in as the new president of the Baldwin education board during the reorganization meeting earlier this month. Her term on the board will continue through the next year. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/30/23

Angela Lucas, founder of Hangout One Happy Place opens up the night’s event with thoughts and well wishes for Michael, who suffered from head trauma

Dozens of community members attend talent show fundraiser for Michael Saintrome

Hangout One Happy Place hosted a talent show to raise funds for Michael Saintrome, who was severely injured when a van hit him in January. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/30/23

Roadwork caused some traffic and road closures in Baldwin while the sinkhole was being fixed.

Remember the Lido Beach sinkhole? It may have additional bonding on the way

C ommittees in the Nassau County Legislature recently voted to authorize $15 million worth of funds to replenish a capital budget line that was recently used for repairs on two disruptive sinkholes … more

By Sean Kennedy | 7/30/23

Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds speaking with Jihoon Kim, Deputy Secretary for Human Services & Mental Hygiene from the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul, Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan, NYS Office of Mental Health Commissioner, Martha Carlin, Director, OMH’s Long Island Field Office, and Brian Matonti-Peterson, Regional Coordinator from NYS OASAS , at THRIVE Nassau about FCA’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services.

Covid-19 restrictions left recovery groups fighting alone

While the physical and financial impact of Covid-19 begins to subside, the lasting mental health effects continue to cast a shadow of uncertainty. more

Clare Gehlich | 7/30/23

Students at Baldwin High School’s first ever Long Island Climate Justice Youth Summit.

Baldwin High School hosts Climate Justice Youth Summit

Baldwin High School students in the Youth Change Leader Collaborative, YCLC, launched the first Long Island Climate Justice Youth Summit on Saturday, June 17. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/30/23

Ama Karikai-Yawson with a few of her books she wrote, along with her son Miles Yawson and his book, ‘How to deal with Kids: A Guide for Adults by a Kid.’

Helping to close educational gap among children

The Long Island Multicultural Book Fair made a triumphant return to Baldwin last Saturday, and Ama Yawson, co-founder of the publishing group Milestales, used it to help tackle the racial achievement gap, which was widened by the pandemic. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/23/23

John Reinhardt, temporary president of the South Nassau Water Authority, explained the lack of public meetings.

South Nassau Water Authority holds first public meeting

The atmosphere was tense in the meeting room of the Lynbrook Public Library on July 11 as dozens of South Shore residents gathered for a public meeting of the South Nassau Water Authority — the first since its creation in November 2021. more

By Nicole Formisano | 7/23/23

Members of Hangout One Happy Place gathered to raise funds for Michael Saintrome, one of their former members, who was struck by a van in January, with a bingo night at Baldwin Harbor Park on March 18.

Hangout One Happy Place's talent show to raise funds for Michael Saintrome's family

After Michael Saintrome was severely injured when a van hit him in January, Angela Lucas, founder of Hangout One Happy Place, has been trying to help raise money for his family. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/23/23

Last month author Adrian Goodwin sat down beside seven children for a read-aloud at Swirl Bliss in Baldwin.

Adrian Goodwin redefines the conversation on police-community

Adrian Goodwin redefines the conversation about police and the community they serve in her 28-page vibrant picture book, “Twins in the City: Let’s Learn About Police Officers,” which holds personal significance. more

Clare Gehlich | 7/23/23

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