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Kyianna Wiggins, 12, was among the many volunteers who braved the rain to beautify the community last Saturday. The Baldwin Civic Association planned the planting to celebrate Join Hands Day

The Baldwin Civic Association rallied the troops on a rainy May 5 for flower planting along Grand Avenue. The event was tied to a civic activism holiday called Join Hands Day and saw a contingent of kids getting their hands dirty to beautify a series of planters that BCA co-president Linda Degen said, “ran right through Baldwin.” The green-thumbed youths planted an estimated 10 flats of Marigolds in accordance with Baldwin’s designation as “Marigold City.” Some of the flowers were provided by the Town of Hempstead and others were donated by residents and local businesses. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/9/12

The Town of Hempstead is working on a downtown revitalization plan for Merrick Road and Grand Avenue.

Herald takes a look at the status of Baldwin's major projects

In recent years, government officials have been working on a number of projects in Baldwin. The Herald decided to check in on how far along they are.Downtown project In April, the Town of Hempstead … more

Mike Russo | 6/30/10

Baldwin resident Christopher N. Villanti.

Baldwin revitalization can't be achieved through one project

On May 25, I attended the Baldwin/South Hempstead Town Meeting hosted by Hempstead Town Senior Councilman Anthony Santino. Several topics were discussed, including the rash of recent fires on Grand … more

Christopher N. Villanti | 6/16/10

Boarded-up storefronts on Merrick Road are the result of a May 3 fire. But town officials hope that businesses will return in the near future.

Despite fires, Town of Hempstead still plans to revitalize downtown Baldwin

Two major fires in Baldwin's downtown in May led to the demolition of a Grand Avenue building and the boarding-up of a Merrick Road structure. But Town of Hempstead officials anticipate that the area … more

Mike Russo | 6/16/10

Members of Ladder Company 2 and, at center, Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), County Executive Ed Mangano, and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino were on hand for the street renaming ceremony.

Baldwin Fire Department pays tribute to Stephen Barry

The Baldwin Fire Department paid tribute to Stephen Barry on June 6, just a few yards from where the rookie firefighter was killed in a tragic accident on Grand Avenue 35 years ago. "We are … more

Mike Russo | 6/9/10

The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is planning its second fireworks show in as many years.

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce announces plans for fireworks show and increasing membership

It has been only a few months since Erik Mahler and Ralph Rose took over the leadership of the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, but membership is up and a slew of community-improvement projects are … more

Mike Russo | 6/2/10

Baldwin veterans paid tribute to the fallen at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Parade.

Baldwin hosts annual Memorial Day Parade

With the sun beaming down and not a cloud in sight, Baldwin American Legion Post 246 held its annual Memorial Day Parade. Residents lined Grand Avenue for the parade, which included … more

6/1/10

Smoke billowed into the air as firefighters worked on the blaze.

In Baldwin, Grand Avenue blaze is 'suspicious'

The second fire in less than three weeks in Baldwin's downtown — in a building on Grand Avenue, across from Baldwin Bowl, last Friday — appears "suspicious," according to Baldwin Fire … more

Mike Russo | 5/20/10

A second lawsuit has been filed against Grand Baldwin Associates L.P., with two Baldwin residents seeking to stop the county’s plans to build a new 1st Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Ave.

Baldwin residents file lawsuit to void Nassau County 1st Precinct lease

Two Baldwin residents have filed the latest lawsuit intended to void the controversial 1st Precinct lease approved by Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) and the Nassau County Legislature late last … more

Mike Russo | 4/22/10

Russell Albanese, president of Albanese Development, described the company's plans to revitalize downtown Baldwin.

Hempstead town board adopts Albanese Development proposal for Baldwin downtown revitalization project

Fifteen months after the recession forced Basser Kaufman and the Engel Burman Group to withdraw plans to revitalize downtown Baldwin, the Hempstead town board has adopted a proposal from a second … more

Mike Russo | 4/13/10

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