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Map showing the extent of the plume as it has drifted southward, encroaching on the northern halves of both Seaford and Wantagh.
State unveils ambitious plan for Bethpage toxic plume
Hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium at Bethpage High School on June 11 to learn about the ambitious proposal by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to contain and … more
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Baldwin native Timothy Koch will leave this week to serve with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia.
Baldwinite leaves for Ethiopia
“I think it’s a good way of serving your country and serving another nation at the same time,” said Timothy Koch, of Baldwin, who will board a plane this week for Ethiopia, where he will … more
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And they’re off to a global contest — The Baldwin School District hosted a send-off celebration June 5 before a group of Meadow Elementary School students embarked on a trip to the international competition of the Future Problem Solving Bowl in Massachusetts. The team took second place.
Baldwin students win in global competition
For the first time, Meadow Elementary School participated in the Future Problem Solving Program International for the 2018-2019 school year, taking home first place in the “Community Problem … more
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The space where developers were planning to open a Key Food, at 1764 Grand Ave., has been empty for more than a year.
Developer pulls plug on Key Food plan
While residents have been vocal about the need for a supermarket in North Baldwin, a developer pulled out of plans to open a Key Food where Pathmark used to be. The space, at 1764 Grand Ave., … more
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Nassau names 15 sites for early voting
State and local officials announced at a news conference last Friday the 15 locations in Nassau County that will be used as early-voting sites before the general election on Nov. 5. In January, the … more
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Dozens of environmental activists took to the Long Beach boardwalk on April 28 to protest the plan to build a natural gas pipeline from New York Harbor to New Jersey that they said would pose a threat to coastal communities.
DEC rejects proposed gas pipeline
After environmental activists rallied against plans for a natural gas pipeline that would carry fuel from Pennsylvania to New York and New Jersey, state regulators rejected the project because they … more
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Baldwin High School senior Nathanael Holmes recognized middle school teacher Sara Gonzalez and high school teacher Cristina Biancaniello at the district’s annual In Recognition of Excellence Dinner on May 29, when graduating seniors honor the teachers and staff members who have had the greatest impact on them during their academic careers.
Baldwin High School seniors honor teachers
Ten graduating Baldwin High School seniors tipped their hats to their favorite teachers and reminisced about their fondest memories of their academic careers last week. Dozens of people, … more
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Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.
Brianna’s Law passes in Senate
Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more
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Island Harvest President Randi Shubin Dresner, at lectern, with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky to her right, was among the officials last Thursday to announce passage of a measure to reduce food in the waste stream by requiring large retailers to send unsellable but edible food to recovery organizations like Island Harvest.
New York state passes food-diversion law; anaerobic digesters on the way
On the grounds of the 72-acre A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale is a small, white-tiled warehouse, with a handful of garage bays, operated by the nonprofit food-recovery … more
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Freeport’s County Legislator, Debra Mulé, is seeking a 5-cent fee on all paper shopping bags, but Republicans have said they would block such a measure.
Legislator calls for paper-bag fee
County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said on April 5 that she was disappointed that the Legislature’s Republican majority would not institute a 5-cent fee on paper bags, a move … more
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