Monday, December 2, 2024
Kareem and Sharema Beach may be miles away from their home turf of Brownsville, Brooklyn, but they’ve never forgotten it.
Baldwin native Paul Wehr crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, completing a grueling 26.2-mile race that not only tested his physical limits, but also served as a tribute to his sister, Kayla, who has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.
The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Basil Leaf Grill on Atlantic Avenue. Chamber President Victor Sookdeo announced a new community project, the cleanup and refurbishment of the island at Foxhurst and Grand, sponsored by the BCC and Gala Fresh.
Baldwin High School seniors recently had a chance to sit at the Resolute Desk in a life-size replica of the Oval Office during a one-of-a-kind educational excursion.
As the November presidential election was approaching, Baldwin High School took steps to engage students in the democratic process. In a joint effort between the Student Government and the Social Studies Department, the school hosted a Voter Registration Drive and launched a curriculum focused on the history and importance of voting.
Jasmin Moghbeli, who was raised in Baldwin, visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum, in Uniondale, when she was growing up, and there she first immersed herself in the history of flight. On Nov. 7 she returned to the museum — this time as a NASA astronaut.
The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join them for their annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Baldwin Historical Society.
Schools across the Baldwin school district celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with a range of activities aimed at recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
The Baldwin community gathered in unity to honor and express gratitude to the veterans who have served the nation during this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Baldwin American Legion Post 246.
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is proactively reaching out to the community by extending the accessibility of her district office resources through a series of mobile office hours.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of fentanyl. Most likely, you know someone who has died from it or has been affected in some way. Kids are dying, and families are being torn apart. You might be mistaken if you think it’s not happening in your neighborhood.