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Mandy Cohen, a former Baldwin resident, has been appointed the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

President Biden taps Baldwin native Mandy Cohen to lead the CDC

President Biden recently announced that he has appointed Mandy Cohen — who was known for her musical talents when she attended Baldwin High School — as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/9/23

Baldwin Public Library staff members in their official Nassau Library Tour t-shirts.

Nassau Library Tour returned last month

The return of the Nassau Library Tour began on Monday, June 12, when the staff at Baldwin Public Library anticipated receiving eager participants. more

7/9/23

From left, Rabbis Ira Ebbin, Moshe Weisblum, Joshua Dorsch and Sam Waidenbaum, from Congregations Ohav Sholom in Merrick, Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, Merrick Jewish Centre, and South Baldwin Jewish Center, respectively, shared how to combat antisemitism.

Synagogues gather to combat anti-semitism

Eleven people were murdered on October 27, 2018, in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh just for being Jewish. This one event changed synagogue life forever, Ian Brecher, executive vice president of the Oceanside Jewish Center, said. more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/9/23

Ariel splashed into the Baldwin Public Library for some fun sing along, storybook time.

Baldwin Public Library hosted a story time with Ariel

Dozens of kids showed up to the Baldwin Public Library on June 17 to meet Ariel the mermaid. more

7/9/23

Summer traditions aren’t always safe traditions

Fireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer. more

7/6/23

Threats to LGBTQ community loomed large this Pride Month

As usual, Long Island and New York showed up for Pride, but for many in our community, this year felt different. more

By David Kilmnick | 7/6/23

How many ways can the Mets disappoint us?

Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.” more

7/6/23

Malaria, mobs and other travel buzz-kills

I have begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon. more

7/6/23

Nassau County Office of Management responding to a sinkhole that opened up in Grand Avenue last Friday morning.

Sinkhole opens on Grand Avenue, sewage line ruptured

Sewage is seeping up from a broken 36-inch sewage line on Grand Avenue after a sinkhole opened up last Friday morning. more

7/3/23

Blink Fitness’ support of the LGBTQ+ community started in 2011, before it opened in Baldwin in 2014.

Working out with Pride. Baldwin’s Blink Fitness raised money for the Out Foundation

Blink Fitness, in Baldwin, celebrated Pride Month by hosting a free workout class, raising money for the OUT Foundation — a group that removes barriers blocking the LGBTQ+ community from participating in fitness, health and wellness. more

By Ben Fiebert | 7/2/23

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