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The organization focuses on supporting Black men by offering virtual workshops, assisting with the college application process, and teaching how to write compelling college essays.

How Baldwin High’s Solomon Ruff is revolutionizing education for Black male students with K.I.N.G.S.

As a young Black male, Baldwin High School senior Solomon Ruff has witnessed firsthand the negative societal views and discrimination directed at people of color. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 9/13/24

Aubrey Mufson is all set to navigate the halls of Plaza Elementary as a 4th grader.

Students are all smiles on first day of school across Baldwin school district

Baldwin students and staff eagerly returned to school across the Baldwin school district on Sept. 3, marking the first day of the new academic year. more

9/13/24

Walter Baepler, Rick Meier, Tommy Lownds, and Chris Beattie make up ‘3 Old Dogs & a Pup.’

Local music takes over Baldwin

The Baldwin Porchfest showcased a diverse lineup of musical talent throughout the neighborhood on Aug. 31, after months of meticulous planning by the Baldwin Civic Association and volunteers. more

9/13/24

Siela A. Bynoe, the Democratic nominee for New York State Senate’s Sixth District attended the Democratic National Convention last month.

Senate Sixth District Democratic nominee attends convention

Siela A. Bynoe, the Democratic nominee for New York State Senate’s Sixth District, which includes Baldwin, had a front-row seat at the Democratic National Convention held from Aug. 19 to 22. The event was marked by Vice President Kamala Harris’s nomination as the Democratic Presidential candidate. more

9/13/24

Alanah Angus, 19, of Baldwin, was named as this year’s Girl Scout Gold Award Class.

19-year-old Alanah Angus of Baldwin updates internet safety tips through Gold Award project

While reviewing old Baldwin Middle School assignments, 19-year-old Alanah Angus discovers that the internet safety tips she learned as a student are now outdated. Explore how evolving digital landscapes are changing the way we think about online security. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 9/6/24

For over a decade, spotted lanternflies have been spreading across the Northeast, potentially disrupting native flora and fauna species.

Spotted lanternflies spotted across Long Island

There is a new resident species on Long Island, and it might be making itself at home in backyards across the region. Since 2020, New York State has identified spotted lanternflies throughout the … more

By Jenna Stanco | 9/6/24

Venguasty Zephir, 21, was arrested for an assault incident in Baldwin on Sept. 2.

Five arrested in Baldwin assault incident

According to Nassau County Police, five males were arrested on Sept. 2 in Baldwin. more

9/4/24

Merrill Scannell, the widow of Baldwin native and former Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell, with a petition that has garnered more than 400 signatures, requesting that the Board of Education rename the Baldwin High School track in Scannell’s honor.

Community rallying to rename Baldwin High School track in honor of late legislator Joseph Scannell

After Baldwin Board of Education President Mary Jo O’Hagan wrote in March that there were no plans to name or rename school facilities, Merrill Scannell is now mobilizing the community with a Change.org petition. She is appealing to O’Hagan to reconsider, and honor her late husband, former Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell, by naming the newly renovated high school track in his memory. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 8/30/24

Baldwin’s own Musically Inclined is set to close out the Baldwin Porchfest at the Baldwin Community Garden. Above is the band performing at the garden’s 10th anniversary celebration in June.

Look who performed at the Baldwin Porchfest

An impressive array of musical talent will be showcased during the community-wide Baldwin Porchfest on Saturday Aug. 31, following months of planning to line up the performers. more

8/30/24

A program was announced by the Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York state last week, to ensure low-income households are able to manage electricity costs.

State launches energy affordability guarantee pilot to assist low-income households with electrification costs

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s public service commission has approved the implementation of the Energy Affordability Guarantee pilot program, aimed at helping low-income households manage electricity costs. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/30/24

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