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Oceanside residents Sharon O’Rourke and Chris Gigante dined at Sonny’s Canal House in Baldwin on June 19.

Baldwin restaurants embraced outdoor dining for Phase Two

“We’re happy to be able to support one of our local favorites again,” said Maureen Schultz, who dined with Erin Schultz at Kitty O’Hara’s on June 19. The Baldwin … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/1/20

Grand Palace Barber Shop employee Mark Davydov gave a long-awaited haircut to a Baldwin resident on June 12.

As Nassau County’s Phase 2 begins, Baldwin barbershops, retail stores reopen

Grand Palace Barber Shop employee Mark Davydov said last Friday that the first three days since the shop had reopened were very busy. The barbershop, at Grand Avenue and Merrick Road in Baldwin, … more

By Bridget Downes | 6/18/20

Hofstra to host virtual town hall examining Covid-19's effect on communities of color

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and its new multimedia news site, the Long Island Advocate, in collaboration with the Press Club of Long Island, will … more

6/13/20

Jeanette Landi, left, Jennifer Scarduzio, Miguel Melendez, Abby Melendez and Carey-Ann Zinn took part in the “First Lap” event on the Baldwin High School track in January to support cancer research.

Cancer awareness group to host virtual meeting Sunday

ThyCa Long Island, a local support group for thyroid cancer survivors, will hold a free virtual meeting on the Zoom platform on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. For further details, contact Abby … more

6/10/20

Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Paul Sapienza said people must learn a new set of social rules, including mask-wearing.

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders hope for best during reopening

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders said their downtowns were slowly coming back to life on Wednesday, the first day of Long Island's Phase One reopening of its economy, and they said they hoped people would abide by social-distancing protocols to ensure the economy stays open. more

By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig | 5/27/20

Governor Cuomo said Tuesday that Long Island would begin Phase One reopening of the economy on May 27.

Long Island begins Phase One reopening Wednesday: Cuomo

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/20

Baldwin business owners react to reopening plans

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. more

By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes | 5/26/20

More state action is needed for fair housing

New York state’s Division of Licensing Services has adopted new regulations to address widespread housing discrimination. They take effect on June 20, and represent an important step forward. Yet much more state action is needed. more

By Elaine Gross | 5/15/20

Stay strong, Nassau

Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing. more

5/15/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the continued shutdown of all businesses except "essential" services, landscaping and gardening on Long Island through June 13.

L.I. must stay at home through the end of the month: governor

Long Island's economy will remain on hold at least until the end of the month, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the New York Pause stay-at-home order for the region and New York City through May 28. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/15/20