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Honor Harry Chapin’s legacy with action to end hunger

If you compiled the names of the most impactful Long Islanders in our history, you’d surely start off with the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Walt Whitman and Marie Colvin — and in my estimation, Harry Chapin . . . more

By Arnold W. Drucker | 7/13/23

George Verity ‘Mr. Baldwin,’ remembered

Hundreds of local residents are mourning George W. Verity, a Baldwin native and owner of the popular Dawson Taxi company, who died suddenly Dec. 2 after many years of illness. He was 70. more

By Daine Taylor | 12/14/17

Motorcycle Crash in Baldwin

A 26-year-old man was killed when he was launched from his motorcycle and then struck by a taxi on the Southern State Parkway early Sunday morning. more

By Daine Taylor | 8/29/17

A scene from “LaMotta: The Bronx Bull,” a film that chronicles boxing legend Jake LaMotta's rise as a world-class boxer and his struggles with life outside of the ring.

Bringing the spirit of Cannes to the South Shore

Roll out that red carpet: the Long Beach International Film Festival returns bigger and better than ever. more

By Anthony Rifilato and Iris Wiener | 9/24/15

Bruce Greenwood stars in the feature “Wildlike,” about an unlikely friendship in the Alaskan wilderness, among the prestigious opening night selections on July 10.

The Long Island International Film Expo gets under way

Film buffs, along with filmmakers and related industry professionals, have eagerly welcomed the 18th installment of the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), which runs through July 16. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/8/15

A ride that's all about safety and convenience

Taxi-Taxi, a brand new company based in Freeport, is a culmination of its owners’ ideas. more

8/13/14

A taxi company with a town car touch

The mission statement of East Rockaway Taxi, “You don’t have to be an executive to be treated like one,” holds true in every respect, according to its owners, and testimonials from its clients. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 1/26/12

Three local cab companies are joining Baldwin-based Dawson Taxi in the Pink Ride campaign this month.

Cab company charity drive expands in second year

If you’re looking to hail a cab this month, don’t settle for the traditional yellow taxi. Think pink instead. more

By David Weingrad and Chris Connolly | 10/5/11

This holiday, be nice, and safely naughty

At Christmastime, it’s easy to get swept up in the superficialities of the season. But it’s important to remember that, at its heart, Christmas is about giving. more

12/23/10

A local cab with a distinctive hue is attracting attention.

A cab of a different color

If you’ve walked or driven around Baldwin recently and been shocked by the sight of a bright pink taxicab, don’t worry: It’s all for a good cause. The Dawson Taxi Company, based in Baldwin since 1924, has painted one of its cabs pink this month to promote awareness of breast cancer and raise money to fight it. more

Chris Connolly | 10/13/10

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