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A little holiday cheer: Baldwin’s tiniest PAL cheerleaders put on a big show at the Chamber of Commerce’s colorful holiday season kick off event on Sunday. The celebration, held at “Chamber Corner” by the LIRR station, featured songs and dance, pony rides, refreshments, and even a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus—who helped the crowd light the Christmas tree with their holiday magic.
A little holiday cheer
The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce once again pulled out all the stops to bring Baldwin a joyous holiday celebration over the weekend. Cheerleading, pony rides, choral performances and reminders to “shop Baldwin first” characterized the well-attended event, and crowds enjoyed hot cider and donuts. Around 5 in the afternoon Santa and Mrs. Claus even made an appearance. The jolly couple rode in astride a vintage Baldwin Fire Truck and helped the crowd light the tree with their special Christmas magic. more
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David Viana, right, one of the new BCA’s co-chairs, listened in as a small group discussed plans for the future.
Association to focus on issues
The new Baldwin Civic Association held its second meeting last Saturday morning in the cafeteria of Baldwin Senior High School. A crowd of some 50 early risers discussed issues ranging from vandalism to business development and the design of new “Shop Baldwin First” banners. more
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Alice and Richard Malta, greet one of their youngest fans, a neighbor from Freeport.
Book of dreams
The book “Evangelist Caper” is a rollicking faith-based escapade that combines the grim suspense of a police procedural with the twists of a murder mystery. But in many ways it’s the story behind the story that really matters. Written by Richard Malta, a 68-year-old cerebral palsy patient, “Evangelist Caper” is more than a first book. It’s the fulfillment of a dream. more
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Things are getting hairy at Plaza Elementary. No, it’s not finals or report card day. It’s just that a 20-member team, including every male staffer, decided to grow mustaches during the month of November. The newly mustachioed Plaza men call themselves Team Plazstashio, and they had raised $1,235 to fight cancer just days shy of the month’s end.
‘Movember’: a growing trend at Plaza
Things are getting hairy at Plaza Elementary. No, it’s not finals or report card day. It’s just that a 20-member team, including every male staffer, decided to grow mustaches during the month of November. The newly mustachioed Plaza men call themselves Team Plazstashio, and they had raised $1,235 to fight cancer just days shy of the month’s end. more
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Baldwin is currently in sixth place in the Reader’s Digest We Hear You America contest with over 60,000 votes. First prize in the contest pays $50,000.
Baldwin in sixth place in contest for $50K
How would you spend $10,000 improving Baldwin? How about $50,000? Would you renovate a park? Fund arts or sports programs at the schools? Would you buy new computers for the library? Although this may seem like a daydream of a question, it is one Baldwin may have to address next March. The money in question would come from the We Hear You America contest being sponsored by more
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members of the Kiwanis Key CLub accepted a check for $5,000 from State Farm. The money was used, in part, to fund a Halloween party last month.
Baldwin Kiwanis celebrates special night at Coral House
The Coral House was the site of very special event earlier this month when the Baldwin Kiwanis celebrated individuals in the community who care. more
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The Forsaken Guns Law Enforcement motorcycle club was on hand Sunday to show their appreciation and accept a citation of thanks.
American Legion observes Law and Order night [Photo gallery]
Baldwin American Legion Post 246 held its annual Law and Order Night at their headquarters on Grand Ave. over the weekend. The event is held to show appreciation for the unsung, and frequently unpaid, people who make our communities livable: law officers, firefighters, teachers and other community members who give unselfishly of themselves on a daily basis. Post 246 recognized members of the Baldwin Fire Department, the Nassau County Police Department, the New York State Police and the United States Coast Guard at this year’s celebration. more
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Chris Weidman, a BHS graduate, was impressive in victory over Tom Lawlor at UFC 139 over the weekend. Weidman is shown with Ring of Combat promoter Lou Neglia.
Baldwin's Weidman wins again
The rise of Chris Weidman, a 2002 state high school wrestling champion and a graduate of Baldwin High School, to the top of the mixed martial arts world continued over the weekend when the 185-pound prospect bested Tom Lawlor in the first round of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 139. more
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Amused boutique is the latest addition to a growing small-business community
Another shop opens on Merrick Road
While Baldwin is still struggling to overhaul the fire-ravaged remains of Merrick Road near the Grand Avenue crossing, there are distinct signs of life stirring along the once-quaint small-business corridor. Openings and re-openings have become, if not frequent, then at least more frequent in the area, and now a new presence — a women’s clothing boutique called Amused — has opened its doors. more
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A loud and proud motorcycle escort lined up in the driveway of Baldwin American Legion post 246 in preparation for a ride to Memorial Plaza. Riders were led by American Legion Rider Chris Policastro and PGR Road Captain-Warren Schlicker.
Neighbors
Baldwin, as usual, pulled out all stops to celebrate Veterans Day last week. A motorcade involving four groups escorted participants to the Baldwin memorial where a solemn observance was held. more
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