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The Baldwin Public Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Gala last Saturday, where, from left, Mike Randell, Jim and Leigh LaPorta, Devon Kelly, Madeline Atkin, Tara Mahoney and Ryan Kelly joined the fun.

Baldwin Library marks 100 years with Centennial Gala

“Virginia Woolf famously stated that a room of one’s own is necessary for writing fiction — a physical space is necessary to embody ideas,” Katherine Zito, the president of the Friends of the … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/10/19

This map outlines Nassau County’s 15 early-voting sites for the upcoming election.

Where to vote (early) in Nassau County

Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/10/19

Marwa Fawaz, at lectern, a VHB Engineering senior project manager, told Baldwin residents at a meeting in July that a new zoning ordinance would address flooding concerns. With her was Erin King Sweeney, who recently resigned from the Hempstead Town Board.

Breslin Realty eyes Baldwin’s downtown

A major commercial developer expressed interest in constructing a mixed-use commercial-residential project in Baldwin, next to the Long Island Rail Road station, at a Sept. 3 public hearing at … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/3/19

Baldwinite Ida Genna Scaduto turned 106 on Sept. 25. Her family and friends threw her a party at the Baldwin Senior Center on Sept. 24.

Baldwinite turns 106

“There’s no secret,” Ida Genna Scaduto said the day before her 106th birthday, when her family and friends threw her a party at the Baldwin Senior Center and inevitably asked for the recipe for … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/3/19

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, second from left, was flanked by Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, left, Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin at a news conference on Sept. 6.

Officials rally in support of local journalism

Local elected officials rallied in Hempstead Town Hall on Sept. 6 in support of local journalists after Verizon announced it would shut down FiOS 1 News, resulting in 150 people losing their jobs. … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/26/19

The Afro-Afriqué dance troupe, led by internationally renowned choreographer Judith McCarty, center, took the stage for a performance at the first AfroFest celebration on Long Island, held in the Baldwin Community Garden Sept. 7.

Baldwin hosts first Long Island AfroFest

Hundreds of people packed the Baldwin Community Garden on Sept. 7 for the inaugural AfroFest celebration, an afternoon of music, dance, art and food representing the culture of Africa and the African … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/26/19

Commander Bob Hare spoke about the history of the American Legion.

Baldwin American Legion celebrates 100 years

The Baldwin American Legion Post #246 celebrated its 100th anniversary at its Centennial Gala on Sept. 13. Dozens of people came to the post, located at … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/26/19

The Milburn Country Club, pictured on Feb. 18, 1942, was located on Grand Avenue in Baldwin next to the bowling alley which burned down in 1944.

A look at Baldwin’s past and future

Twenty-first century Baldwin is widely seen as one of the most diverse communities in New York State. In 2006, Money Magazine named Baldwin one of the most desirable places to live, for a community … more

By Ken Brociner | 9/26/19

In search of a meaningful life

We have been asleep at the wheel. We concentrated on that which is of least importance. We have neglected the real meaning of life and the essence of our existence! These are the types of themes that … more

By Rabbi Royi Shaffin | 9/26/19

Julia Bovey, director of external affairs for Equinor Wind US, was on hand for a state-sponsored open house on Sept. 19 to present plans for two offshore wind farms, one off Jones Beach and the other off Montauk Point.

State presents wind farm plans in Long Beach

Officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority came to Long Beach City Hall on Sept. 19 to present the state’s plans to bring 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power to … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/24/19

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