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Pond named after nature lover Caroline McCahon
A pond in Baldwin’s Silver Lake Park was officially named after Caroline McCahon last Saturday. McCahon was a nature lover who spent her work lunches and other free time with her family in the …
'We pushed forward anyway'
Looking back on challenges, BHS class of 2022 graduates
On a hot, windy day last Friday, 375 members of Baldwin High School’s class of 2022 filed into their seats on the school’s football field at noon. Looking on from the bleachers were proud …
Trustworthy, loyal, brave, clean: Eagle Scout
It takes a certain individual to be an Eagle Scout. They must display a series of skills, abilities, and characteristics that make them well-rounded contributors to their community and organization. …
Protests erupt after Roe v. Wade falls
It started with a moment of silence. Then screams. And then it was a furious rage. That was the scene outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola on Friday in the hours following the U.S. …
Historical society drives Nunley’s golf ball home
Many share nostalgia for Nunley’s items
From 1939 to 1995, Nunley’s Amusement Park, on Sunrise Highway, was a fixture in Baldwin and known widely in the surrounding communities, the source of memories for fun-seeking children, …
Community
Baldwinites learn composting in the garden
Gardening enthusiasts joined Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé at the Baldwin Community Garden on Saturday, June 11 to learn how to reduce household waste and naturally enrich their soil …
Baldwin astronaut inspires next generation
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff hosted an evening of NASA STEM activities on June 17th at the Naval Observatory for military families and local students and their …
Guest Writer
How people with disabilities can use technology to boost their career prospects
In today’s digital world, there are many ways people with disabilities can use technology to improve career prospects. This guide shows you how to leverage these options to make your dream job …
Safety
PSEG asks for caution while using balloons
Shiny, metallic Mylar balloons are a mainstay of celebrations such as graduations, weddings, Father’s Day and religious occasions that happen during the next few months. While they are festive, …
Schools
Three students awarded for community service
The Jewish Community Relations Council – Long Island (JCRC-LI), in partnership with Nassau County’s State Senate Delegation, recognized Baldwin High School students Izabelle Eustache, …
Jerry Kremer
Will Trump dodge a bullet again?
As a former elected official, I am frequently asked who has the toughest job in America. Most often, I answer either . . .
Editorial
The pandemic isn’t over quite yet
There was no day darker in New York than April 9, 2020. On that day, Covid-19 claimed 1,052 lives, according to Johns Hopkins University . . .
Randi Kreiss
High season for online hucksters and frauds
Have you ever fallen for a scam? In the old days, for which we can only feel nostalgia, there was the kind of sweet three-card Monte . . .
Op-Ed
Who has time for the great American pastime?
I don’t really follow baseball anymore. As a rabid Yankees fan who devoured everything about the game for nearly 40 years, I never thought I’d say that.