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Over 160 students from Baldwin High School earn Advanced Placement Scholar Awards.

Over 160 Baldwin High School students named AP scholars

Baldwin Union Free School District announced that 164 Baldwin High School students have earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during the 2022-2023 school year. To qualify for the AP Scholar Award, students must complete three or more AP Exams with scores of three or higher. more

By Ben Fiebert | 8/27/23

The Greater South Nassau Chorus performing at Adelphi a few years ago. They are now back to in person performances after a break due to Covid.

Baldwin chorus group did not fall flat at their November competition

Members of the Greater Nassau Chorus, GNC, made a soulful return to international competitions, reviving their passion of singing. more

By Ben Fiebert | 12/22/23

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

Ellen Pickus of West Hempstead plays a fairy in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s 2024 production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe.

Baldwin's Ellen Pickus takes the stage in 'Iolanthe'

Baldwin’s Ellen Pickus is featured in Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Iolanthe,” a new production of the classic comic opera, presented by Light Opera Company of Long Island in several of locations across Long Island. more

Cameron Brown | 6/28/24

Veterans Joe McCarthy, left, Ed Casazza and Walter Paruch watching participants in the 5K Run For Heroes event last Saturday.

Baldwin Park was the place to show support for military veterans

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking at Baldwin Park on Saturday to show their support for veterans. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito honored nurses on Long Island at a ceremony on June 17.

These nurses were honored by Congressman Anthony D' Esposito

Nurses from Long Island received special recognition from Congressman Anthony D’Esposito for there dedication to the community on June 17. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/28/24

Many people at the Baldwin Cardboard Boat Race, getting ready for the race to start.

Cardboard boats make a splash at Milburn Creek

Over 25 years ago, John Cools started an event to bring together community members to participate and watch people race in cardboard boats. Today, this event is still a huge hit. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Andrew Rifkin, left, with Santa at the 2022 Toys for Tots donation drop-off, where Rifkin donated hundreds of toys.

Baldwin man begins collecting items for Toys for Tots

Andrew Rifkin is using the power of social media to encourage neighbors in communities like Baldwin and Oceanside to donate to Toys for Tots. more

By Ben Fiebert | 10/27/23

Students at Plaza Elementary School writing their names on the wall of the school with chalk.

Baldwin students return to school Sept. 5

Plaza Elementary School was one of the eight schools in Baldwin school district that reopened last week for the 2023-2024 school year. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

Parents of the Long Island Royals 12U team of Baldwin hope to send their kids to a trip to Cooperstown. Top row, from left: Bennett Ackerman, Jordan Bell, DJ Lubrin, Jayden Villalta, Luca Bologna and Ayden Alvarez. Bottom: Madison Kurz, Mia Peou, Frankie Kurz, Joey Tephly, Emmanuel Stephen and Ronald Clarke.

Baldwin parents are pitching in for a trip to Cooperstown

The parents of Baldwin’s Long Island Royals 12U team are going to bat for their kids — in a spirited bid to send them to Cooperstown to compete in a baseball tournament this summer. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 3/1/24

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