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Hidden away in room 111 at the Baldwin Senior High School is a café that’s brewing up much more than coffee. The location isn’t great — Cup-o-Joe is wedged between a bathroom and an elevator — and the baristas can’t whip you up a low-fat, half-caff latte with extra foam and cinnamon. But that’s not really what this establishment is all about. It is, rather, a place where special education students in BHS’s Life Skills program can gain real-world work experience in a safe and familiar space.
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By Chris Connolly
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6/19/12
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Dominick Famularo, 85, as beloved a figure as you’ll find in Baldwin, finally received his high school diploma last week. It was bestowed at a special Board of Education meeting that also celebrated the service of retiring district personnel.
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By Chris Connolly
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6/19/12
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Former New York Giant Keith Davis and former New England Patriot Devin Wyman served as keynote speakers when the Winners Inc. program visited Baldwin High School on May 25. The appearance was spearheaded by the efforts of Assemblyman Brian Curran (R - Lynbrook,) who felt that the presence of the two distinguished speakers would bolster spirits in Baldwin.
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By Chris Connolly
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5/30/12
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What began with a group of English as a Second Language students unable to afford prom attire has blossomed into a dress drive that may become an annual event. In the days before last year’s prom, Baldwin High School ESL teacher Adeline Scibelli faced a dilemma: A group of her students, some of them recently arrived from Haiti, were unable to afford the extravagant dresses that are all but the rule at proms in the U.S.
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By Chris Connolly
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5/2/12
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A sparsely attended town hall meeting hosted by Senior Town Councilman Anthony Santino at the Baldwin Middle School last week touched on topics ranging from burgeoning business in Baldwin to potholes, plantings and parking lots.
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Michelle D. Somers
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3/15/12
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The New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies recently announced a scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the water utility industry or …
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2/22/12
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Exhibits and more...
Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritAn exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in …
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12/14/11
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New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, is inviting residents to attend his annual Golden Gathering on Thursday, Oct. 27. The Golden Gathering will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road in Freeport.
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10/10/11
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As part of its effort to reduce the budget without raising taxes, Nassau County announced last month that it would be cutting contracts with many organizations. Among those was the Meals on Wheels …
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Alex Costello
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4/20/11
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A group of technically talented teens put their gadget mastery to good use at the Baldwin Public Library on March 2, tutoring a gathering of seniors on the proper use of their gizmos and gear. A half dozen young people between ages 11 and 17 showed up early to enjoy pizza in the community room before their more mature clients began peppering them with questions.
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Chris Connolly
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3/10/11
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