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Residents of St. Luke’s Place, who use the northbound left-turn lane on Grand Avenue, are concerned about the potential for accidents because of the misuse of the lane by drivers headed south who are also making left turns.

Community members in Baldwin voice concerns over this intersection

Patricia Boscaino, a resident of Baldwin, navigates her daily commute on Grand Avenue, aiming to merge left toward St. Luke’s Place. However, she frequently encounters challenges dodging oncoming traffic, as drivers mistakenly occupy her lane while making left turns. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/17/24

Over the last few years, dozens of vendors have crowded the Grand Baldwin Festival, and applications are now open for this year.

Vendor applications are open for 2024 Grand Baldwin Festival

The popular Grand Baldwin Festival is set to return this fall, and vendor applications are now being accepted for those interested in participating. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/17/24

Annie Doresca is running for re election for the Baldwin Board of Education on May 21.

Meet the candidates for Baldwin Board of Education

In the upcoming Baldwin Board of Education election for May 21, three candidates are vying for two contested seats. Incumbents Mary Jo O’Hagan, the current school board president, serving since 1994, and Annie Doresca, a trustee since 2015, are both running for re-election. Additionally, newcomer Mahogany Williams is seeking her first term. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/17/24

Taylor Parides, a graduate of Baldwin High School’s class of 2020, will deliver the commencement speech for her graduation from Rochester Institute of Technology in sign language on May 10.

Taylor Parides of Baldwin to give commencement speech in sign language

Taylor Parides, ignited by her encounter with her first deaf teacher during her sophomore year at Baldwin High School in 2017, unearthed a profound passion for American Sign Language. This discovery became the cornerstone of her journey into the world of communication and inclusivity. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/10/24

Assemblyman Brian Curran honored four students in the Baldwin school district for their contributions to the community. From left, Curran, Jovani Fernandez-Garcia, Keeyan Weekes, Samiah Banjo and Maekyla Massey

Brian Curran honors four from Baldwin school district

Assemblyman Brian Curran honored four students— Jovani Fernandez Garcia, Keeyan Weekes, Maekyla Massey, and Samisah Banjo—from the Baldwin school district for their contributions to the community last month. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/10/24

Franklin Williams, Elijah Dawson, Kingston Patterson, Jadon Geevarghese, Kyleigh Sookdeo and Gabriel Sookdeo of the Baldwin School district came out to the cleanup and planting event.

PHOTOS: Baldwin Lions Club clean-up LIRR station

Members of the Baldwin Lions Club, along with volunteers, converged at the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road Station for a collaborative clean-up and flower planting initiative on May 5. more

5/10/24

Water quality was on the table at a meeting last month with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.

Addressing Long Island drinking water issues, concerns

A packed house attended a meeting on April 17 with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau to learn about the pressing issues of water quality and consumption on Long Island. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 5/10/24

Carol Urban, librarian at Baldwin Public Library, organizes the books for patrons.

PHOTOS: Book giveaway at Baldwin public library

The Spring Book Giveaway event at Baldwin Public Library on May 4th was eagerly anticipated as community members joined in the Library’s Community Room for another installment of this tradition. more

5/10/24

For a century and a half, the Calvary Protestant Church in Baldwin has been a cornerstone, providing solace, guidance and support to generations of area residents. This month it celebrates 150 years.

Celebrating 150 years of Calvary Protestant Church in Baldwin

Discover the heart of Baldwin at Calvary Protestant Church, a cherished haven for spiritual renewal and community solace. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/3/24

A two-time survivor of the World Trade Center attacks, Baldwin native Clifton Palm served oversees in Germany with the military police. In his free time, he coached the Baldwin Little League team.

Baldwin native, World Trade Center survivor, Clifton Palm, 81

Baldwin native and alum Clifton S. Palm made an impact on his community through his steadfast acts of service and a unique talent for distinguishing authenticity. more

4/25/24

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