A Wednesday in August is usually a slower time for foot traffic at St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin, with school still out and weekend Masses a few days away. But that wasn’t the case last week, as cameras, film crews and actors gathered in the large church, off Merrick Road, to film scenes from the upcoming movie “Michael.” more

St. Christopher’s Church played host last weekend to thousands of residents who attended its annual feast. The church had rides, games and food for all who attended the festival, which kicked off on July 17 and ran through July 20 on church grounds. more

Many eighth graders at St. Christopher School have spent their entire educational lives attending classes at the school on the corner Merrick Road and Pershing Boulevard, but beginning next school year, they will be moving on to new schools and begin a new experience. more

Hundreds of children in light-blue polos hit the pavement last week to raise money for local charities during the St. Christopher Honor Society’s second annual walk-a-thon. more

Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, seated, right, back row, served as a guest reader for Sister Marian Mulvey’s kindergarten library class at St. Christopher’s School on Pershing Boulevard. Ahmad … more

The Reverend Monsignor, Steven R. Camp, Monsignor of St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin, recently celebrated the Silver Anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood. A Mass commemorating this momentous occasio more

They may not yet have mastered trigonometry, the periodic table of elements or even, in some cases, subtraction, but the kindergarten class of 2011 is undeniably on its way to the academic elite. The last two weeks saw both St. Christopher’s School and the Baldwin Nursery School award capped-and-gowned kiddies diplomas for completing their first full year of school. An occasionally baffled procession of youngsters received their accreditations amicably as flashbulbs popped and eyes got misty. Unsubstantiated reports indicate a great deal of ice cream may have been enjoyed as well. more

The eggs may have been hidden in plain sight, but that didn’t detract at all from the fun in the gym at St. Christopher’s School during the Easter season. Some two dozen youngsters (and their oldsters) were on hand to scramble for the barely-concealed eggs. Prizes and treats went to the most efficient egg hunters. (And everyone else as well.) more

Walking a police beat in the Bronx in the 1980s during the height of the crack-cocaine scourge was an eye-opening experience for Baldwin resident Francis J. Balducci. But the problems he … more

St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church held its annual feast and fair from Wednesday of last week through Sunday, to the great delight of many in Baldwin and from all around Long Island. … more