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The St. Christopher School class of 2020 graduates tossed their mortarboards in celebration on June 13.

St. Christopher School graduates move up

The St. Christopher School class of 2020 graduation was held June 13 at 1 p.m., when graduates moved up. Now they are looking ahead to the future. Board members said the graduates have been … more

7/10/20

Can flowers live through a pandemic?

Flowers only last for so long after being cut. The inventories of some local florists, including those in Baldwin, Freeport and Oceanside, were greatly affected when shops were forced to close in … more

By Alexandra Whitbeck | 7/10/20

Raymond Smith, the co-owner of Blacksmith’s Breads preparing dough.

Black-owned businesses seek to expand in Long Beach

Long Beach, a city with an overwhelmingly white population, has only a few black businesses, although officials say they are trying to encourage more. But the ones that do business every day are … more

By Dylan Valic | 7/10/20

The Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore will reopen Friday night with its first show since March 15.

Bellmore-Merrick Phase Four not all-inclusive

Long Island met the criteria to enter Phase Four of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s economic reopening plan July 8, including universities and colleges, but gyms, movie theatres and shopping malls were not included. The governor adjusted the stance on malls and said they can open July 10 as long as they have enhanced HVAC filtration systems. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/9/20

The pantry is one of the few local facilities to offer meat when it is available.

Baldwin pantry sees increase in need

Local food pantries, including the St. Christopher’s Parish pantry in Baldwin, have been feeling the toll of the coronavirus pandemic. But Town of Hempstead officials announced last week that a … more

7/9/20

Baldwin American Legion Post 246 members were joined by State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin last Saturday at the post’s Independence Day “Welcome Back” barbecue.

Baldwin American Legion hosts Fourth of July barbecue

Baldwin American Legion Post 246 hosted an Independence Day “Welcome Back” barbecue last Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July, the gradual reopening of Long Island and the … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/9/20

St. Anthony’s parishioners are hosting a virtual 5K from July 10 to 19 as a fundraiser for the church, which saw donations drop after the coronavirus pandemic began.

St. Anthony’s in Oceanside to host 5K with a twist

With the St. Anthony’s Parish Feast in jeopardy of being canceled, parishioners are creating a virtual event to help support the church. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/9/20

Relay for Life of Baldwin organizers Miguel and Abby Melendez, left, Jennifer Scarduzio and Renee Salmon donated collections from their food drive to the St. Christopher’s Church food pantry.

Baldwin Relay for Life donates to local pantry

Baldwin’s Relay for Life has been collecting non-perishable food items for the St. Christopher’s Church food pantry since May 20. The food drive was the brainchild of Jennifer … more

7/8/20

Dr. Talonda Thomas, a business owner in Bellmore, faced some hurdles as she tried to reopen the New York Musician’s Center, where she is the director of education and CEO.

A black-owned business in Bellmore faces Covid-19 reopening hurdles

When Long Island entered the second phase of reopening its economy June 10, Dr. Talonda Thomas, director of education and CEO of the New York Musician’s Center in Bellmore, readied for a return … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/8/20

The first book in “The Phantom’s Tea” series, “All are Welcome at the Silent Circus … but how do I get out of here?” is now available on Amazon.

Franklin Square teacher writes horror series for children

Danica Mendez-Liakos was in elementary school when she first picked up a “Goosebumps” book, and became interested in reading. “R.L Stine is my hero,” she said of the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/7/20

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