Youth and depth will be the theme for Hofstra men’s soccer in 2010 as the Pride graduated five starters, including three All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) performers, from last year’s 8-7-2 team. more

Members from 5-Star Gymnastics took advantage of the beautiful weather and showcased some of the communities best gymnastic talent in Memorial Park on Saturday. They included young residents from Lynbrook, Malverne, Baldwin, eastern Long Island and Brooklyn. more

Baldwin High School student Nicole Gardianos was one of 12 winners in the Astoria Federal Savings’ annual Teen Photo Contest. Participating teens submitted photos to creatively reflect the theme “From the Neighborhood.” more

The Baldwin Police Activity League’s Blue Devils basketball team, an AAU team in the 17u class, won the New York Regionals and went onto place second in out of 68 other teams at the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. “All the boys on this team were picked from our intramural program and have worked very hard this season,” said Ron Trimboli, president of the Nassau County P.A.L. Baldwin division. “We are very proud of these boys and their coaches.” more

Baldwin High School recognized the 100 mentor volunteers at the annual Baldwin High School Mentoring Breakfast and the Baldwin High School Mentoring Dinner the high school. School-to-Career Coordinator Pat Banhazl arranged both events. All mentors are trained by the Mentoring Partnership of Long Island and make a four-year commitment to their mentees, helping them to make valuable connections to school more

After losing several trees during the storm this spring, Steele School received a maple tree through a grant from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. In honor of Arbor Day, Steele held a planting ceremony with all grades in attendance. Director of Facilities Michael Sheehan told the students to remember this day in the years to come when they pass by Steele School and see the sapling grow into a strong, large tree that will provide shade for future Steele School students. more

The Baldwin Middle School Guidance Department held its first Career Day for eighth grade students in May. Seven presenters gave an overview of five different career paths - healthcare, environment, technology, and financial management and service industry - as part of the Career Development Occupation Studies (CDOS) Curriculum. more

English Language Arts and math scores plummeted in almost all grades in Baldwin schools after the state established tougher proficiency guidelines this year. more

Baldwin Middle School student Ali Moreno will be in the starring role in “Annie” at Hofstra’s Adams Playhouse from Aug. 14 to 29. Here she is pictured on the left, with Broadway’s first “Annie,” Andrea McArdle. At right is Julia Bedeian who will play “Molly” in the Hofstra production. more

After a one-year hiatus due to financial reasons, the Empire State Games made a triumphant return this summer with more than 4,500 athletes competing in the 32nd edition, held July 21-25 at various sites throughout Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Amherst. more