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A heads-up on concussions
Concussions are not to be taken lightly. They have become a serious issue and have taken the national stage, especially after the National Football League recently decided to stiffen penalties for … more
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilwoman Angie Cullin with Merrick Assistant Superintendent Christine Grucci and Ilene Robinson’s third-grade class from Levy- Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick. Murray said on Wednesday that the town is looking to ban smoking in parks.
Town seeks to ban smoking in parks
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin and Councilwoman Angie Cullin joined Ilene Robinson’s third-grade class from Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick on Wednesday to announce a proposal to designate the town’s 100 parks “smoke-free.” more
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Baldwin High School's Intramural Night.
High School’s eagerly-anticipated Intramural Night a 'class act'
A long-standing tradition of nearly 70 years, Intramural Night was a rousing success over the weekend as hundreds of parents and school supporters gathered in the Baldwin Senior High School gym. The occasionally raucous crowd thrilled as freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes competed in disciplines including aerobics, stunts and dance. The venerable Ethel Kloberg created both Intramural Night and the upcoming Sportsnight to celebrate the efforts of young women not involved in traditional sports. After the votes were tallied, the winners were as follows: more
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The school board heard questions and concerns from the community, including comments about traffic safety.
Tech, traffic and timing at issue at school board meeting
Plaudits and praise dominated proceedings at the Baldwin Board of Education’s community input and board recognition meeting Oct. 27 at Baldwin Senior High School. more
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Events on Long Island
Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more
Despite an omission which confused some community members, Baldwin did receive RTTT funding in the amount of $104,250
Race to the Top list omission creates confusion
Despite an omission in a New York Newsday story about Race to the Top funding for area schools, the Baldwin Union Free School District was in fact awarded RTTT funding in the amount of $104,250. According to Baldwin school sources, Newsday’s failure to include the allocation in its coverage caused some parents and community members to conclude the district had not been awarded any money at all. more
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Officer John Dockswell lectured middle school students on the safe and responsible use of social networking and other technology.
BMS proactive in bully battle
As the problem of bullying — whether it be the generations-old playground abuse or its computer-age offshoot, cyber-bullying — attracts more and more media attention, Baldwin residents can take comfort in the fact that area schools have been battling the problem for nearly a decade. more
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The Baldwin Homecoming festivities got off the ground - literally - last Friday.
Baldwin Senior High School Homecoming [Photo gallery]
Baldwin Senior High School homecoming festivities kicked off with a pep rally on Friday and expanded to include a parade, band day and, of course, a football game! more
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Police charged local teens, from left, David Spencer, Chase Morrison and Roy Wilson with a hate crime after they assaulted a classmate and made disparaging remarks about his sexual orientation.
Local teens charged with hate crime
County police arrested three local teenagers last week and charged them with assaulting a fellow teen and hurling anti-gay slurs at him during a bus ride home from a Hicksville BOCES school. Police … more
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At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.
Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers
When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more
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