To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are banning gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted … more

Dozens of people rang in the holiday season last Sunday at the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. Children enjoyed pony rides, snacks and visits with Santa Claus … more

Mike Fincken, the owner of New World Music Center, was recently named the Baldwin Businessperson of the Year in recognition of his contributions to the community since the center opened in 1988. … more

The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest business in town — Painting with a Twist — on July 17. Chamber President Erik Mahler welcomed a crowd of a few … more

The annual tradition will continue: The fireworks show that caps Baldwin Day is on for this year, according to Chamber of Commerce President Erik Mahler. Two months ago, chamber members said they … more

Within minutes of dropping her business card in a fish bowl at the entrance of Nawlins Seafood Company on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport, Dana Drasser Alford, from Oceanside and executive consultant at … more

Amid the “for rent signs” and boarded up shop windows that line Grand Avenue in Baldwin, the Sweet and Savory Café sticks out. The quaint coffee shop, nestled between a pub and an abandoned store, is draped in light blue and cream curtains and table cloths, welcoming coffee-lovers from all over Long Island. The café’s menu blend of sweetened chocolate and cinnamon coffees mixed in with savory lunch plates, such as barbeque chicken and fontina bowls, keeps customers scratching their heads but always coming back for more. The curvy lettering of the front sign catches the eye and for many people driving down Grand Avenue, it’s a rare sight. Some passerby’s even get out of their cars to take a better look. more

’Tisn’t the season for much of anything right now, but the giant holiday-season-style snowflake attached to a light pole on Merrick Road near Grand Avenue is a test to make sure future … more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is moving to reduce taxes for small business owners, and local businessmen and tax experts say they approve of the effort. Cuomo’s plan, which he announced last week, is a … more

Ralph Rose of the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, left, awards a plaque to Donald Hubbard, owner of Arnold’s Thrift Bakery in honor of Hubbard’s work for Baldwin. more