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Baldwinites had mixed reactions to the legalization of recreational marijuana use in New York state.

Baldwinites react to New York state marijuana legalization

On March 31, New York state legalized recreational marijuana use — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation. Spanning 128 pages, … more

By Nicole Alcindor and Peter Belfiore | 4/8/21

The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

Saint Christopher’s School in Baldwin will close for good in June.

St. Christopher School in Baldwin set to close for good

Citing financial struggles caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, church officials announced last week that St. Christopher’s School, a Catholic parochial school in Baldwin, would close at the end of … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/3/21

Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, far left, honored Billy Mohr, second from right, and Patrick Erickson with a village proclamation for helping rescue motorists trapped in an overturned car in Baldwin.

South Side High School juniors lauded for heroism

Local elected officials and residents recently gathered to celebrate the heroism of two young men, Billy Mohr and Patrick Erickson, after the pair helped save motorists trapped in an overturned car … more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/1/21

Anthony Cancellieri, far left, joined 2018 Courage Award winner Sean Caulkin; Patrick Ring, who won this year’s Courage Award; and Mary Lou and Rob Cancellieri at the annual RVC Blue Speaks gala in 2019.

Focusing on autism awareness

RVC Blue Speaks, a Rockville Centre-based autism awareness organization, will light the Village Hall tree blue in collaboration with the village beginning April 1 to honor those with autism spectrum … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/26/21

The Nassau Community College Theatre and Dance Department staged Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

At Nassau Community College, the shows went on

For longtime Baldwinite Richard Ginsburg, taking on a new role as chair of the Nassau Community College Theatre and Dance Department turned out to be more challenging than he anticipated, because he … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/26/21

Dianne Cattrano attached crocheted pieces known as “granny squares” to a wheelbarrow in the Baldwin community garden two years ago. Similar activities will soon take place outside the Baldwin Public Library as part of the “yarn bombing” community art project.

Baldwin embraces ‘yarn bombing’ beautification

By April 11, most of the exterior of the Baldwin Public Library building will be covered in colorful knitted and crocheted fabrics, as a part of a “yarn bombing” community art … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/25/21

Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24.

Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger

Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Dina Adams, the owner of La Petite Bouchée Caribbean restaurant in Baldwin, said she opened for the first time seven weeks ago.

Baldwin business owners reflect on year-long pandemic

As the world marked the first anniverary of the coronavirus pandemic this month, many business owners in Baldwin said they have been reflecting on how they have fared the last 12 months. Some have … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/18/21

Baldwin High School students Thalia Kontoleon, left, Reyna Palmer, Jessica Darcy and Rochelle Saunders earned first place in the Northwell Health Medical Marvels competition.

Baldwin students win Northwell Health science contest

A group of Baldwin students landed the top spot at Northwell Health’s annual science competition designed to encourage high school students to pursue careers in the science, technology, … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/18/21

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