Baldwin school district reacts to proposed changes in graduation requirements
The State Education Department presented a new plan at a June 10 Board of Regents meeting under which students would no longer need to pass Regents exams in order to graduate.
Sit back and relax at 'Music in the Park'
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mule launched her second annual “Music in the Park” series on June 13 at Silver Lake Park in Baldwin. The concert series is in sponsorship with Ridgewood Savings Bank and in partnership with the Baldwin Civic Association and Baldwin Historical Society.
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.
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.
Check out these photos of Relay for Life in Baldwin
Led by Abby and Miguel Melendez of Baldwin, the two brought back Relay for Life to their community on June 8 at Baldwin Harbor Park.
Election 2024
Bynoe defeats Darling in State Senate primary
Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has defeated Assemblywoman Taylor Darling by 800 votes in the contest to see who will succeed Kevin Thomas in the state senate.
Debra Mulé decries aging infrastructure after water main break in Baldwin
One week after a water main break in Baldwin affected communities in Island Park, Oceanside, Roosevelt and South Hempstead, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, accompanied by residents and local business people, called on Liberty Water to reimburse customers for their losses while spotlighting the broader issue of aging infrastructure.
Paul Wehr of Baldwin prepares to run NYC Marathon to raise Huntington’s Disease awareness
Paul Wehr, a 2019 graduate of Baldwin High School, is all too familiar with physical challenges.
Baldwin High School students donate paintworks, photographs to family courts
Baldwin High School students donated their paintings and photographs to Nassau and Suffolk County Family Courts, hoping to offer comfort and relief to individuals navigating challenges faced in family court.
PHOTOS: Statue of Our Lady of Fatima visits Baldwin
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima made a visit to Baldwin on June 9 at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church, giving the community and its surrounding areas the opportunity to pray and take photos with the statue.
Legislator Debra Mulé to host mobile office hours in Baldwin
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is proactively reaching out to the community by extending the accessibility of her district office resources through a series of mobile office hours.
Columnist
I’m running to fight for women’s freedoms
Since Roe was overturned, legislators and governors in more than a dozen states have imposed harsh restrictions and outright bans on abortion. The repercussions have been devastating.
Columnist
Our future should include transit-oriented development
How regressive, then, that many of today’s Nassau County elected leaders are failing to consider how their decisions will affect even the next couple of generations.
Columnist
Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine
Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions.
Editorial
The time to support local journalism is now
Highlighting the efforts of the Empire State Local News Coalition, which aims to safeguard local journalism in New York by advocating for legislative support and rallying communities to save newsrooms and jobs amidst closures and layoffs.