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Lynbrook and East Rockaway firefighters responded to a home on Elbert Street in East Rockaway. Kevin Meyer, 31, was found inside and charged with intentionally starting the fire and attacking firefighters by the Nassau County Police Department

East Rockaway man arrested for allegedly setting fire to his home, attacking firefighters

An East Rockaway man was arrested on Monday for allegedly intentionally setting fire to his home, barricading the entrance ways and assaulting fire department personnel after they came to rescue him. more

By Steve Grogan and Mike Smollins | 3/31/20

The Plaza caravan was led by Principal Mark Gray.

Plaza teachers and staff wave to students in car parade

This morning, a caravan of Baldwin teachers and administrators could be seen waving to students and their families from their cars as they made their way through the neighborhood surrounding Plaza … more

3/26/20

Baldwinite Sara Jamison shared the rainbow hunt idea with her 4-year-old son, Charlie, and her 6-year-old daughter, Faye.

Baldwinites look for rainbows in unsettling times

Call it the great Baldwin rainbow hunt. A group of Baldwinites has been hanging up paper rainbows to encourage others to be creative and spend time outdoors — though a safe distance from … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/26/20

Baldwin teacher and Wantagh resident Chris Fahey illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration

Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, being … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/25/20

Police arrested a Long Beach man after a high-speed chase that led to the driver crashing into an auto body shop in Valley Stream.

Long Beach man arrested in Valley Stream after reckless driving

A Long Beach man who Nassau County police said was driving at a “high rate of speed” while weaving in and out of traffic on Merrick Road in Valley Stream Tuesday was arrested after fleeing on … more

3/25/20

Oceanside man arrested for allegedly firing rifle in driveway

An Oceanside man was arrested on Monday and charged with reckless endangerment after allegedly firing a gun in his driveway. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/24/20

The Baldwin Fire Department stands ready to assist anyone in need amid the coronavirus spread.

Many resources to fight coronavirus in Baldwin

As coronavirus spreads through New York, local supermarkets and agencies have focused on helping the area’s most vulnerable residents. Local supermarket Gala Fresh Farms, at 2485 Grand Ave., … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/23/20

Two kayakers were rescued from the waters of East Bay in south Merrick Saturday afternoon. First responders on land rushed to the scene near the intersection of Shore and Denton drives.

Merrick Fire Department rescues two kayakers from East Bay

Two kayakers were rescued from the waters of East Bay in south Merrick Saturday afternoon, after the Merrick Fire Department was alerted that one of the boaters "flipped over and fell out" into the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/21/20

David Orwasher, chief development officer at Breslin Realty, a major commercial development firm, spoke at a Baldwin Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 11.

Town adds density caps to Baldwin overlay zone

A large Breslin Realty mixed-use development slated to replace the auto storage lot at Sunrise Highway and Grand Avenue could fall through after Town of Hempstead council members adopted a resolution … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/19/20

Baldwin School District officials reported that a Baldwin Middle School staff member has self-reported that they tested positive for coronavirus.

Baldwin Middle School staffer tested positive for coronavirus, district says

In a letter posted on the Baldwin School District website today, schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi reported that a staff member at Baldwin Middle School self-reported that they tested positive … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/18/20

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