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Baldwin native Peter Fogel, right, and Chazz Palminteri, the creator of “A Bronx Tale,” collaborated on a comedy show.

Hundreds of people made their way to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington last Friday to see Baldwin native Peter Fogel star in a Valentine’s Day-themed, … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/13/20

Parts of the existing bulkhead in Baldwin Harbor Park are deteriorating.

Engineers face pushback over Baldwin Harbor Park Shoreline project

A number of residents are protesting a project that would transform an unused plot of land in the southeast corner of Baldwin Harbor Park, saying that it would disturb nature and cause safety and … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/13/20

Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini, left, with Barrie Kolstein, Manny Alvarez, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé and Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president Erik Mahler.

Kolstein’s owner passes the baton to longtime employee

With a player piano clinking in the background, a crowd gathered at Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop in Baldwin to celebrate one man who is retiring as the shop’s owner, and another who is taking it … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/13/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice hosted a town hall meeting on Jan. 19 at the Roosevelt Library, where 4th District residents like Kamau Cush, of Freeport, had the opportunity to ask questions about local issues.

Rice addresses local issues and concerns

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice convened a town hall meeting on Jan. 19 at the Roosevelt Public Library that addressed housing issues on Long Island, as well as immigration, the 2020 census and college debt. … more

By Nadya Nataly | 2/6/20

Baldwin American Legion Commander Bob Hare, center, asked about housing projects at the latest Baldwin Downtown Revitalization Initiative meeting on Jan. 29.

Residents seek large-scale development at DRI meeting

Residents, consultants, and state and Town of Hempstead officials gathered for the latest meeting of the Baldwin Downtown Revitalization Initiative on Jan. 29 at Baldwin High School, where they … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/6/20

Kathy Birch, with microphone, and her husband, Jim, far right, shared the story of the loss of Kathy’s 12-year-old son, Joseph Hoehn, with gala organizer Mitch Kraeling, far left, John Ray and Melissa Firmes, co-founder and executive director of Kids Need More.

Party raises funds for children’s cancer charity

“My son’s not here tonight, but he’s with me all the time,” an emotional Mitch Kraeling Sr. told the 300 people in attendance at the Coral House in Baldwin last Friday. They … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/6/20

Peyton Mahler, Scouts BSA Troop 182’s newest Eagle Scout, took the Eagle Oath during his Court of Honor ceremony on Jan. 26.

Baldwin teen renovates Historical Society’s roof for Eagle Scout project

Baldwin teen Peyton Mahler is Scouts BSA Troop 182’s newest Eagle Scout. He was joined by fellow scouts, local elected officials and his parents, Erik and Tracy, at First Church Baldwin … more

2/6/20

Baldwin’s downtown has had empty storefronts and vacant buildings for nearly 20 years.

Town adopts Baldwin zoning overlay district

The Hempstead Town Board voted on Jan. 21 to adopt the Baldwin zoning overlay district, which will have a temporary zoning code meant to encourage developers to build in the area and revitalize the … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/30/20

Schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi took questions from the public at a community information session in the district office on Jan. 21.

Public reacts to school bond plan

More than two dozen community members filled the Baldwin School District office’s Professional Learning Lab on Jan. 21 to share their concerns about the district’s proposed multi-year … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/30/20

Legislator Howard Kopel said Republican lawmakers are calling for a state probe into a $710,000 scam perpetrated at the Nassau County Comptroller's office recently.

GOP lawmakers call for state probe into $710K scam at comptroller's office

Nassau Republican legislators called Friday for state and county investigations into the office of County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who only a week ago said at a news conference that a phishing … more

By James Bernstein | 1/24/20

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