The effort to revamp Baldwin’s civic association — dormant since the 1990s — has brought many members of the community into the public eye. One of them is David Viana, an 18-year-old college freshman who looked somewhat out of place at a public meeting at the Baldwin Public Library on Oct. 22, ceding the podium to veteran public speakers like County Legislator Joe Scannell and Linda Reed of Town Councilman Anthony Santino’s office. The 200 or so concerned citizens who attended were full of questions about Viana: Who was he? How did he get involved? Was he running for something? The Herald spoke with Viana last week. more

Around 200 residents sacrificed a beautiful Saturday afternoon to pack the Baldwin Public Library’s Community Room on Oct. 22 for the inaugural meeting of a new civic association. more

While many Malverne and area residents are now satisfied that their water quality has improved, others still have complaints about brown water, even though Malverne’s new iron-treatment plant … more

An Oceanside man was struck and killed by a car at the intersection of Austin Boulevard and Empire Boulevard in Island Park on Saturday. According to police, Michael Fenwick, 33, of Oceanside, … more

When Malverne resident Peter Robideau, 47, was told by representatives of Kennedy International Airport that recent runway construction would result in a temporary increase in air traffic above the … more

A new playground recently opened at Julian Lane Park in Merrick. The state-of-the-art, multi-activity play structure features slides, climbers, tubes and game stations, as well as an ultra-modern safety surface intended to cushion any fall and prevent possible injury. Above were Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, sixth from left, South Merrick Community Civic Association President Joe Baker, seventh from left, and community members to cut the ribbon on the new playground. more

The Malverne Civic Association held its annual meet and greet wine tasting, “An Evening of Good Taste,” on April 29 at the American Legion Hall in Malverne. Attendees sampled more than 20 … more

The North and Central Civic Association hosted an “After the Holidays Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 30, at Fraser Park in North Merrick. Eager children scoured the park in search of Easter eggs, and all ended the day with bucketfuls of goodies. Even the Easter Bunny made an appearance. The hunt was followed by a matzo ball toss. more

The South Merrick Community Civic Association teamed up with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, local leaders and Merrick residents to clean up debris at Julian Lane and Cammans Pond parks in Merrick last weekend. more

The Village of Malverne’s new Associated Supermarket officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 2. Store managers Noel Collado, second from left, and Carlos Pichardo … more