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The Gold Team came out victorious at the 91st Annual Sportsnite at Baldwin High School on March 9.

The 91st Sportsnite in Baldwin was golden

Baldwin High School commemorated 91 years of Sportsnite on March 9, a beloved weeklong tradition characterized by spirited competition and camaraderie. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 3/15/24

MeToo, unless you’re a Jew

The United Nations was supposedly founded on the “noble principles” of peace, justice and human rights, yet its agencies frequently demonstrate an anti-Israel, antisemitic bias . . . more

By Ari Brown | 12/14/23

Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

9/14/23

Prioritizing Women's Health at NUMC

Our wives, moms and all the women who are the backbones of our families and our communities have a lot of demands on their time. Between work and other commitments, more than half of women in a … more

Matthew J Bruderman | 8/3/23

Donnetta Cumberbatch, left, the community affairs officer for the Freeport Police Department, was recognized by County Legislator Debra Mulé during Women’s History Month.

Legislator recognizes community leaders

In observance of March as Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé honored four outstanding women for their contributions to the community and their steadfast commitment to the Fifth Legislative District. more

4/23/23

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 3/30/23

The library’s Woman’s History Month display’s theme ‘Phenomenal Women of Yesterday and Today’ — briefly describes how the month of March became Women’s History Month. The stand includes printed takeaway copies of Maya Angelou’s famous poem, ‘Phenomenal Woman.

Library salutes Women’s History Month

The Baldwin Public Library set up a photo and literature display on the first floor to honor Women’s History Month and a new array of books for the Great Reading Challenge. more

By Andre Silva | 3/19/23

Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, has witnessed, participated and taught about the power of protests and essential need to speak up for rights and overall human equality.

Participating in, instead of watching, history

She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate. more

By Karina Kovac | 3/4/23

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

Protect democracy: Become an election protector

During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place. more

8/11/22

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