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Baldwin native Michael White’s work can be seen throughout the community he once called home. Though he now lives in New Jersey, he receives inquiries from people looking for art that depicts their childhood homes.

From Baldwin to Red Bank: Michael White Keeps Long Island memories alive through his artwork

Though he now lives in Red Bank, New Jersey, Baldwin native Michael White, 54, maintains a strong connection to his Long Island roots from 70 miles away — through his art. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 4/19/24

Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs — a former NFL player and a 20-year educator — is running for the Assembly seat currently held by Taylor Darling. His biggest priorities? Ensuring affordable housing and fully funding essential services like education and Medicaid.

Noah Burroughs announces Assembly run

He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community. more

By Brandon Cruz | 4/12/24

Valerie Beaudry Geasor won a raffle prize with multiple gift cards and prizes.

PHOTOS: Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle

The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual “reverse raffle” event at the Baldwin American Legion on April 11, drawing in a crowd eager for an evening of excitement and prizes. more

4/19/24

Blasted by the snow, again [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

South Shore begins digging out [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

For a century and a half, the Calvary Protestant Church in Baldwin has been a cornerstone, providing solace, guidance and support to generations of area residents. This month it celebrates 150 years.

Celebrating 150 years of Calvary Protestant Church in Baldwin

Discover the heart of Baldwin at Calvary Protestant Church, a cherished haven for spiritual renewal and community solace. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/3/24

I resolve to make no resolutions this year

No, no, no — this isn’t a New Year’s resolution column. Go somewhere else for that — I’m sure plenty of people are writing about that subject this week. more

Mary Malloy | 1/4/10

Meeting June 16 on FEMA’s reopening of Sandy flood insurance claims

Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Long Beach Hotel, 405 East Broadway, Long Beach more

6/8/15

Baldwin High School seniors Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra received the Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year award.

Baldwin High School seniors given New York State AHPERD Award

Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra, seniors at Baldwin High School, have been chosen as the recipients of the “Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year” award for the 2023-2024 academic year by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, which is known as NYS AHPERD. more

By Ben Fiebert | 12/15/23