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Facilitating transitions for children on the autism spectrum

As any parent knows, transitions can often be difficult. This is one topic that arises repeatedly in parent education. For some individuals on the autism spectrum, everyday transitions may be quite … more

By Nicole Iannarone | 11/11/20

Baldwin Civic Association statement on Baldwin development

Development in Baldwin is back on the table after a delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Focus has recently turned to a proposal involving the auto dealership parking lot on Sunrise Highway between … more

8/17/20

Online learning, no big deal: a student’s perspective

On Friday, March 13, I happily stepped out of the St. Christopher School doors to a warm, beautiful spring day. I never would have imagined that that would be my last day of my nine years at St. … more

Mia Sclafani | 7/31/20

Sam Pinto is a career firefighter, paramedic, nationally certified fire instructor, and certified fire and life safety educator.

Now what? Uncertainty looms as we reach the Apex

On Monday, April 13 Governor Cuomo expressed that if we continue on our course, New York may have reached an apex of the pandemic. This outlook is positive, and considering all the grief, stress and … more

By Sam Pinto | 4/15/20

Vote yes on the Innovation 2020 referendum

Based on feedback from the Baldwin community, the Baldwin School District has outlined an ambitious but necessary capital improvement initiative known as Innovation 2020. This multi-year project will … more

By Ashley Renaire Davis | 3/10/20

Making myself useful

This is part four of a four-part series. One of the first bits of wisdom my father imparted to me was: “Make yourself useful, Brian, make yourself useful.” Mrs. Pechenik showed me how. When … more

By Brian Masterson | 10/23/19

‘All we needed was a bat, a ball and a fielder’s mitt’

This is part three of a four-part series. There couldn’t have been more than five or six thousand folks in Baldwin when I was growing up in the early 1930s. On Saturdays, for a dime, my friends … more

By Brian Masterson | 10/17/19

The Milburn Country Club, pictured on Feb. 18, 1942, was located on Grand Avenue in Baldwin next to the bowling alley which burned down in 1944.

A look at Baldwin’s past and future

Twenty-first century Baldwin is widely seen as one of the most diverse communities in New York State. In 2006, Money Magazine named Baldwin one of the most desirable places to live, for a community … more

By Ken Brociner | 9/26/19

Does anybody here remember sandlot baseball?

This is part one of a four-part series. Did you happen to read the news article that reported a scuffle between Little League baseball players that prompted family members to rush onto the field … more

Brian Masterson | 8/29/19

Zachary Richner graduated from South Side High School’s I.B. program in 2005. He received an A.B. from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern University. He is the son of Herald Publisher Stuart Richner. The views expressed here are his own, and do not represent those of the Herald.

Expand the definition of excellence at South Side High School

I recently read about Special Education Partners’ opposition to the Rockville Centre School District’s policy mandating that all students, including those with special needs, enroll in International Baccalaureate English and history courses. more

By Zachary Richner | 11/15/18

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