The upshot of the stop in D.C. was a conflicted feeling. My sense of pride in our magnificent capital city and its many historical sites naturally infused me with the feeling of being lucky to have been born and to have lived my entire life in the best country the world has known. But in my hotel room, and in the car as I listened to the news, it spurred other thoughts. Just think of the momentous events of July 2024.
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By Howard Kopel
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8/9/24
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My love of reading and history began when I was about 16. Enrolled in an Advanced Placement English class at my high school, I was blessed to have an amazing teacher who taught me how to make sense of the things I read, and consequently fostered my love of writing.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/9/24
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Long Island Children’s Museum goes all out to celebrate the hard-working bees with two days of “Honey Hoopla” activities, Aug. 16-17, in honor of National Honey Bee Day.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/7/24
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Chris Borzor, 25 of North Baldwin, never sought the awards, the records or the spotlight that came with his success as a track athlete. His sole focus was to “just run.”
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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8/2/24
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Nassau County Democrats, including Legislator Debra Mulé, accused Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman of not disbursing funds to certain legislative districts and plan to block him from borrowing any more money until he does.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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8/2/24
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Following the success of Baldwin concerts held last summer at Silver Lake Park, the Baldwin Civic Association, led by Vice President Marguerite Keller, is gearing up to introduce the community to Baldwin Porchfest on Aug. 31, in celebration of International Playing Music on the Porch Day.
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Cameron Brown
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8/2/24
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Donnell Hickson, former track star from Lawrence High School, and his two children died in a tragic car accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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By Melissa Berman and Kepherd Daniel
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8/2/24
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The Baldwin Civic Association hosted an Arts and Crafts Festival on July 20 that celebrated local creativity and craftsmanship.
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8/2/24
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I couldn’t help but feel strong emotion when I heard that President Biden had decided to end his distinguished political career.
My pers
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/2/24
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The cascade of events that would shake the political firmament began on the evening of June 27, in Atlanta, when President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off in a nationally televised debate on CNN — a debate called for by Biden and conducted pursuant to the rules of engagement that he set.
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By Peter King
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8/2/24
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