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Baldwin High School, Meadow Elementary School and Plaza Elementary School have been recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as No Place for Hate schools, earning Gold Star designation for their efforts to promote inclusion, prevent bullying and create welcoming learning environments.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/26/26
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Teams from Meadow Elementary School and Baldwin Middle School earned first-place honors at the New York State Future Problem Solving Bowl, recognizing student projects focused on cultural awareness and peer tutoring while showcasing collaboration, creativity and critical-thinking skills.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/26/26
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Third graders at Meadow Elementary School in Baldwin raised approximately $1,400 to fund 14 bicycles for students at a school in Kajiado, Kenya, after building friendships through the Red Trunk Project, a global education initiative that connected students through cultural exchanges, pen-pal letters and virtual meetings. The project helped students develop global citizenship skills while making a tangible impact on the lives of children thousands of miles away.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/19/26
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Baldwin High School recognized 13 graduating student-athletes during its Spring College Signing Day ceremony, celebrating seniors who will continue their academic and athletic careers at colleges and universities across the country. The students committed to compete in basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, cheerleading and track and field at the collegiate level.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/19/26
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Baldwin resident Thomas Dean will make his stage debut this month as Colonel Fairfax in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s production of The Yeomen of the Guard. The production, the company’s first staging of the opera since 2009, will be performed at four Long Island venues as part of the organization’s 72nd season.
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By Nicole Tobia
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6/19/26
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Although Baldwin’s annual Memorial Day parade was canceled because of inclement weather, residents, veterans, first responders and local officials gathered at Baldwin High School on May 26 for a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony hosted by American Legion Baldwin Post No. 246. The event honored the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military and ensured the community’s tradition of remembrance continued despite the weather.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/19/26
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The Baldwin Union Free School District’s 2026 String Festival brought together elementary, middle and high school musicians for a rare all-district orchestra performance, showcasing the strength of the district’s music program during Music in Our Schools Month. The event culminated in a collaborative finale that united students of all ages on one stage, highlighting Baldwin’s commitment to arts education and musical excellence.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/19/26
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Looking for the perfect beach read this summer? From Catherine Newman's heartfelt family drama "Sandwich" to Caro Claire Burke's time-travel novel "Yesteryear" and Emily Henry's bestselling romance "Beach Read," these three books offer memorable stories for vacations, pool days and relaxing afternoons in the sun.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/19/26
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After spending 16 years walking the Baldwin Relay for Life track in support of cancer patients and survivors, Marie Burns will take center stage this year as the event’s survivor speaker. Burns, 59, was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian and peritoneal cancer last June and hopes sharing her experience will encourage others to seek medical care, advocate for their health and support the American Cancer Society’s mission.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/12/26
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After overcoming their own criminal histories and rebuilding their lives, Baldwin’s Frantz Michel and East Meadow’s Spencer Cook are using technology to help others battle addiction. Through their digital recovery platform, SoberIn40, the pair recently launched a yearlong challenge that rewards participants with $200 and a complimentary dinner for two if they achieve 40 days of sobriety.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/12/26
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