Baldwin Public Library begins two-year renovation of first and second floors

The Baldwin Public Library has kicked off the first phase of its long-awaited $11.6 million renovation, library officials announced on Dec. 26.

Siela Bynoe sworn in as state senator

Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island’s 6th Senate District on Jan. 5 at Westbury High School, with several hundred in attendance.

Baldwin High School Key Club hosts fundraiser and blood drive

Baldwin High School’s Key Club hosted a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Jan. 4, raising funds for the Bethany House, which assists women and children while also partnering with the New York Blood Center for a blood drive.

Solid start for Baldwin wrestlers

Baldwin wrestling produced five finalists, including 285-pound champion Jayden Young, in a strong showing at the Paul P. Grammatico Tournament hosted by Valley Stream South Dec. 14. Young, a …

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Why the public remains mixed on Sands casino proposal

The draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Las Vegas Sands resort and casino at the site of the Nassau Coliseum was met with both resounding support and critical opposition at a public …

Legislator Debra Mulé to host mobile office hours in Baldwin

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.

Editorial

Siela Bynoe: Turning the page, and moving from Mineola to Albany

Taking the oath of office to serve the people of the State Senate’s 6th District on Sunday has led me to reflect on my nearly 11 years serving the people of Nassau’s 2nd Legislative District.

Columnist

Peter King: Once again, there’s a New Yorker in the White House

When Donald Trump is inaugurated as our 47th president the week after next, he will (once again) be the only president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt who is a born-and-bred New Yorker.

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: The challenge of being president in challenging times

We are entering a new year, in which there will be many challenges for all of us. But the biggest ones will be for President-elect Donald Trump, who is about to embark on a historic second term.