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Fog Experiencing the first virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin
The coronavirus pandemic wasn’t stopping a group of people set out to make a difference. The Relay for Life of Baldwin took place on Aug. 22, but this time, virtually. The Baldwin community …
Early voting locations in Nassau County
Early voting begins in New York on Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. The polling station in Wantagh has changed to 3484 Park Ave., and is located at the American Legion Post 1273. Daily times vary.
Baldwinite runs 40th London Marathon — virtually
But he does it from Fire Island to Baldwin for charity
Baldwinite Hareesha Boyagodage was supposed to travel to London in April to run in the 40th London Marathon, but the coronavirus pandemic changed his plans. Organizers postponed the marathon to …
Mental health, $5M deficit worry Baldwin school officials
PTAs host annual Legislative Forum via Zoom
State and local elected officials addressed issues challenging the Baldwin School District, including a possible $5 million budget deficit and a looming mental health “crisis,” at the …
Strikeout Suicide game draws big crowd in Baldwin
Beyond the Badge NY steps up to bat against police suicide at second annual event
In September 2019, New York City Police Department Detective Chris Panetta, 42, and his wife, Nassau County probation officer and college professor Michelle Panetta, 34, created Beyond the Badge NY, …
Antique church plaque returns to Baldwin
The antique All Saints Episcopal Church plaque has returned home to Baldwin after a long journey over state lines. Baldwin resident Maureen Herman arranged a ceremony at the church, on Harrison …
It’s Judy Griffin vs. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick for Assembly District 21
Former Malverne deputy mayor and village trustee Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is challenging incumbent New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for a seat representing the 21st Assembly District. …
‘A boatload of restrictions’
The former site of the Oakwood Beach Club in Baldwin is going up for auction on Oct. 14. Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, whose district includes Baldwin, …
Updated
Positive Covid-19 cases found, Baldwin schools conduct contact tracing
Baldwin school officials have discovered three positive cases of Covid-19, which resulted in contact tracing at Steele Elementary School and Baldwin High School, according to a letter sent out by …
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Baldwin community votes ‘no’ on $158 million school bond referendum
Baldwin School District residents voted down the district’s $158 million capital improvements bond referendum on Oct. 1. At a school board meeting, trustees accepted the results of the vote: …
Editorial
Breast screening is still a must, despite pandemic
There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . .
Editorial
Please, Mr. President, prioritize Covid-19 prevention
Let us begin by wishing President Trump and those around him well. He, First Lady Melania Trump and several top federal officials and campaign workers were diagnosed last week with the coronavirus.