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Light Rain Fog/Mist Baldwinites react to New York state marijuana legalization
On March 31, New York state legalized recreational marijuana use — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation. Spanning 128 pages, …
He was 'beloved by generations'
Longtime Baldwin teacher, coach Clark Crespi dies at 77
Clark Crespi, a longtime Baldwin teacher and wrestling coach who was loved and respected by many, died March 18 of complications of Parkinson’s disease and neuropathy. He was …
St. Christopher School in Baldwin set to close for good
Cites financial struggles amid pandemic
Citing financial struggles caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, church officials announced last week that St. Christopher’s School, a Catholic parochial school in Baldwin, would close at the end of …
South Side High School juniors lauded for heroism
Pair helped rescue trapped motorists in Baldwin
Local elected officials and residents recently gathered to celebrate the heroism of two young men, Billy Mohr and Patrick Erickson, after the pair helped save motorists trapped in an overturned car …
At Nassau Community College, the shows went on
College theater, dance department adapted to the pandemic
For longtime Baldwinite Richard Ginsburg, taking on a new role as chair of the Nassau Community College Theatre and Dance Department turned out to be more challenging than he anticipated, because he …
Baldwin embraces ‘yarn bombing’ beautification
By April 11, most of the exterior of the Baldwin Public Library building will be covered in colorful knitted and crocheted fabrics, as a part of a “yarn bombing” community art …
Baldwin determined to change fortunes
Baldwin boys’ soccer coach Chris Soupios and the Bruins couldn’t wait for a fresh start after a difficult 2019 season brought just a couple of draws across 14 matches resulting in the …
Baldwin business owners reflect on year-long pandemic
As the world marked the first anniverary of the coronavirus pandemic this month, many business owners in Baldwin said they have been reflecting on how they have fared the last 12 months. Some have …
Baldwin students win Northwell Health science contest
A group of Baldwin students landed the top spot at Northwell Health’s annual science competition designed to encourage high school students to pursue careers in the science, technology, …
Soup to Nuts Soup Kitchen adjusts to pandemic
“What does a soup kitchen do in the middle of a pandemic when gathering for a meal is not safe or permitted?” asked Steve Greenfield, vice president of the Baldwin Civic Association. He …
Editorial
State must provide greater municipal oversight
Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount.
Op-Ed
Momentum builds to eliminate housing discrimination
The new year is off to a promising start in the effort to eliminate housing discrimination, with significant actions taken by the federal and state governments. Those actions, and related ones that are brewing . . .