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Nassau County and Hempstead police responded to the scene early Sunday morning.

Nassau County police are investigating a shooting in which two people were injured that took place early Sunday morning at around 2 a.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, First Precinct officers … more

9/27/20

Nunley’s Carousel, which could be found in Baldwin from 1940 to 1995, is now housed in the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. Above, the ride in action in 2019.

Concerns swirl over Nunley’s Carousel

The future of the famed Nunley’s Carousel, which graced Baldwin from 1940 to 1995, is uncertain. Beth Obergh, of Wantagh, the woman who has been cleaning, maintaining and operating the … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/24/20

The City of Long Beach is exploring the possible sale of the City's Bus Garage.

Long Beach mulls sale of bus garage

Trying to work itself out of deep financial troubles, Long Beach is considering selling its 20,000-square-foot city garage, where buses and other municipal vehicles are maintained. The building … more

By James Bernstein | 9/24/20

A development firm is seeking to build a condominium project called Parson’s Corners at Lynbrook at the site of a sushi restaurant in the village’s downtown.

Condo project proposed for Lynbrook

A development firm caused a stir in Lynbrook last week when it posted fliers in the neighborhood and revealed plans on social media to build an 18-unit luxury condominium project in the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

Village of Island Park Trustee Irene Naudis

Island Park village board looks ahead after uncontested election

Island Park Village Trustees Irene Naudis and Barbara Volpe-Ried may have ran unopposed to retain their seats, but it didn’t stop the community from showing their support during the election on … more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

Elmont Superintendent Ken Rosner originally said the average classroom in the district would only be able to accommodate 13 students with social distancing measures in place.

Elmont UFSD to switch to full in-person learning

Students in the Elmont Union Free School District who have opted for its hybrid learning program will start attending school in-person for five days a week on Oct. 5, Superintendent Kenneth Rosner … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/23/20

A staff member at the Clara H. Carlson school has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Elmont School District employee tests positive for Covid

Some students in the Clara H. Carlson School must quarantine for 4 days, after coming in close contact with a staff member who has tested positive for Covid-19, Elmont Superintendent Ken Rosner wrote … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/20/20

The Long Beach City Council met Tuesday night, and heard a sobering forecast from Inna Reznik about payouts.

Long Beach must spend $3 Million on payouts

Long Beach’s financial struggles came into sharp focus at a virtual City Council meeting Tuesday night, when the city comptroller said that the municipality would likely spend $3 million next year … more

By James Bernstein | 9/18/20

Martin Luther King Center Chairman James Hodge planned talks with the city on reopening the center to the public. It has been closed since the coronavirus pandemic ramped up in March. The shutdown has kept some 300 people, including children, from using the facility.

City of Long Beach, MLK Center seek accord

Schoolchildren and seniors alike remain barred from entering the Martin Luther King Center while the center and Long Beach officials try to resolve a number of safety and other issues that have kept … more

By James Bernstein | 9/18/20

The Local Planning Committee members for the Baldwin Downtown Revitalization Initiative joined Town Supervisor Don Clavin and consultants to discuss new potential projects via Zoom on Sept. 9.

Baldwin redevelopment meetings restart after long pause

The process of deciding which potential developments will be submitted to the state as part of the effort to revitalize downtown Baldwin resumed on Sept. 9 via Zoom after a months-long pause because … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/17/20

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