Little League celebrates new season

Coach Bill Dworsak of the Cardinals posed with some of the little league players. From left were Cameron Payton, 10, Rodney Dartois, 10, Jesse Dworsak, cardinals, 10, Briana Dworsak, 4, Darius Nelson, 5.

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The Carney Brothers Ryan, 7, of the Reds and John Jr., 10, who plays for the Red Sox were all smiles.

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Dee Cruz, head of the Baldwin Little League opened up the ceremonies with an introduction of the many teams to Baldwin Park. He also welcomes the locally-elected officials in attendance.

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The Royals helped out with some refreshments.From left are Lino Peralta, 15, Walter Argueta, 14, Christopher Moro, 14, and Wally Melvin, 14.

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Baldwin Little League held its annual Opening Day cermonies on May 3 at Baldwin Park and it was quite the success, with a large turnout and sunny skies. Pictured from the Padres, a team of 6 and 7 year olds, were, from left. Garri Williams Jr., Cameron Myles, Luke Freymann, Benjamin Addzi, Jordon Andreula and Jayden Johnson. The back row from left is coach Garris Williams, Assemblyman Brian Curran, Town of Hempstead Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, coach Lateef Williams and Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino.

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William Wittenburg, 8, came out firing during Baldwin Little League’s Opening Day ceremonies on May 3 at Baldwin Park.

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Under sunny skies, the Baldwin Little League “kicked off” its spring season with an opening day ceremony at Baldwin Park. The actual season began in mid-April and rain delayed the ceremony once before.

The league also hosted a Pitch, Hit & Run competition that about 100 kids took part in. Tom Reilly, one of the league’s coaches, said he was happy with the turnout and said the day ran smoothly throughout.

Local politicians were also in attendance to help ring in the season, including Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilman Anthony Santino, Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, Assemblyman Brian Curran and Nassau County Leg. Laura Curran.

The league, which is comprised of about 250 kids, ages 4 to 16, will wear Baseball for a Cure shirts and pink socks on May 10 to raise money for the breast cancer research.