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Baldwin's quest for a state championship fell just short with a loss to Bishop Kearney in the Class AA final at Hudson Valley Community College on Saturday night.

Youthful Baldwin’s quest for a state championship fell one game short. The Lady Bruins were defeated by Bishop Kearney, 63-57, in the New York State Class AA girls’ basketball title … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/22/22

Remembering Daniel Pollera, Baldwin artist

Daniel Pollera, beloved Baldwin Harbor resident and internationally known artist has died due to unknown reasons at the age of 68 on Friday, March 4. Painting realistic beach scenes devoid of people, … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/17/22

A model showed off her Bloomingdale's outfit.

Bethany House fashion show returns

Baldwin-based women’s home Bethany House sold out its 19th annual Fashion Show March 9 at the Rockville Links Club in neighboring Rockville Centre. After two years away because of the pandemic, the fundraising event returned to huge fanfare. Bloomingdale’s partnered with Bethany House, providing the models with several outfits each to show off as they strutted down a runway in the club’s dining room. Miss New York USA 2021 Briana Siaca, a Long Island native, warmed up the runway for the models, most of whom were Rockville Centre residents. more

By Tom Carrozza | 3/17/22

Senior Jamir Stewart, right, was tough to defend Saturday night and his 22 points helped the Bruins capture the L.I. Class AA title over Half Hollow Hills East.

Baldwin beats HHH East for L.I. title

Saturday evening’s Long Island Class AA Championship against Half Hollow Hills East was extra special for Baldwin senior Jamir Stewart. The third-year varsity player was a sophomore in 2020 … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/13/22

Baldwin defeated Longwood, 53-32, in Saturday's Long Island Class AA girls' basketball championship game.

Baldwin tops Longwood for L.I. championship

A week after Baldwin squeezed past Syosset for its eighth consecutive county title despite being held to a season-low 31 points, the Lady Bruins didn’t take long to make an offensive statement … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/12/22

Ringgold’s “Die,” which resembles Picasso’s iconic anti-Spanish war painting “Guernica,” depicts the 1960s race riots.

Library honors raw Black art

On Feb. 24, Mary Vahey, an art professor at Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College, gave a presentation, in conjunction with the Baldwin Public Library, on the artistry of … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/10/22

While the Baldwin Public Library kept its costs flat last year, the same won’t be true as we continue on through 2022. Trustees are seeking another $100,000, which would cost the average household $12 additional this year.

Baldwin Library asks for a little more money this year

It’s going to cost a little more to keep the library open for another year — but not by too much. After a pandemic year with virtually no increases, Baldwin Public Library … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 3/10/22

Senior Jacob Oka, right, contributed 12 points to a balanced offensive effort for Baldwin in last Saturday's Nassau Class AA title game win over Plainview.

Repeat county title for Baldwin

Two years after Baldwin celebrated a county title, the joy was short-lived due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that ultimately canceled the Long Island Class AA finals a week later. The Bruins … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/6/22

Baldwin edged Syosset, 31-29, in Saturday's Nassau Class AA girls' basketball championship game at Hofstra.

Baldwin wins eighth straight county crown

Baldwin junior Katelyn Simpson not only had the toughest defensive assignment in Saturday’s Nassau Class AA girls’ basketball championship game — she also made the biggest offensive … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/5/22

Faith Ringgold’s “Die,” which resembles Picasso’s iconic anti-Spanish war painting “Guernica,” depicts the 1960s race riots.

Faith Ringgold, seminal Black artist, on view

On Feb. 24, Mary Vahey, an art professor at Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College, gave a presentation, in conjunction with the Baldwin Public Library, on the artistry of … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/3/22