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

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

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

Hofstra University officials have moved the Thomas Jefferson statue from its original location in front of the student center to an academic building across the street.

Hofstra moves Jefferson statue amid outcries

By Visvajit Sriramrajan A statue of Thomas Jefferson, which has stood in front of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Student Center for more than 20 years, has been relocated to Emily Lowe … more

7/7/20

Irish Pub owner Shawn Sabel, right, Kate Gallego, left, and Denise Elardo of Charlie's Butchers in Oceanside in the “parking lot paradise” behind the Irish Pub in Baldwin on June 28.

Baldwin moves to Phase 3 of reopening

Nassau County began the third phase of reopening businesses on June 24, as per County Executive Laura Curran and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and Baldwin businesses are adjusting accordingly. During Long … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/2/20

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce President Erik Mahler, left, alongside Pat’s Dance Studio owner Melanie Vaughan, Parochial Vicar Celestine Nwosu and St. Chris Outreach Director Julia Santiago.

Baldwin Chamber donates to St. Christopher's pantry

The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently donated $600 in gift cards to the St. Christopher’s Parish food pantry. The Chamber sold 80 “Baldwin Strong” lawn signs — seen … more

7/1/20

Oceanside residents Sharon O’Rourke and Chris Gigante dined at Sonny’s Canal House in Baldwin on June 19.

Baldwin restaurants embraced outdoor dining for Phase Two

“We’re happy to be able to support one of our local favorites again,” said Maureen Schultz, who dined with Erin Schultz at Kitty O’Hara’s on June 19. The Baldwin … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/1/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Lifelong Malvernite and former village deputy mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, at lectern, announced her candidacy for State Assembly District 21 on Tuesday.

Former Malverne deputy mayor to run for 21st Assembly District

Both local elected and Village of Malverne officials, along with family members of Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick gathered at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday as she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/30/20

Douglas Tuman victorious in 4th Congressional District primary race

Douglas Tuman (R-West Hempstead) defeated Cindy Grosz in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary race 74 to 25 percent. Tuman, 39, is now set to challenge U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/29/20

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