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Richie Keane, right, has been fighting cystic fibrosis since birth. Lou Mirras, left, and the rest of the Baldwin High School class of 1974 are hosting an event on Saturday to raise money for CF charities.

When Richie Keane was born, doctors didn’t think he would live more than a year. But he celebrated his first birthday, despite the initial gloomy prognosis, and has celebrated 56 more … more

By Brian Croce | 8/27/14

The Baldwin-Rockville Centre Rotary Club was established 60 years ago. Jeffrey Koch Jr., right, took over as the club’s president on July 1. He and other Rotarians were joined by Leg. Michael Venditto (R-Massapequa), left, last month.

60 years later, Rotary Club still going strong

The are many groups in Baldwin that look to help others and bring the community together, but one of the longest running organizations is the Baldwin-Rockville Centre Rotary Club, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. more

By Brian Croce | 8/21/14

Elizabeth Olesh took over as Baldwin Public Library director on May 5.

BPL’s new director looks to expand services, increase patronage

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the Baldwin Public Library to check out the latest novel, surf the Internet and various databases and participate in one of the many programs offered. But for the library to run smoothly, it needs someone in charge to oversee things and make sure it’s headed in the right direction. more

By Brian Croce | 8/15/14

Superintendent James Scannell said he still has a lot of work to do before he retires from the Baldwin School District on Sept. 10.

Outgoing sup’t takes a look back

James Scannell attended Shubert Elementary School in the 1960s, graduated from Baldwin High School in 1976, was elected to Baldwin’s Board of Education in 1998, accepted a job as an assistant … more

By Brian Croce | 8/15/14

“The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!,” a musical about pirates with a heavy dose of improvisation, was written by Chris Leidenfrost, of Baldwin, center. The show, which recently ran for eight months off-Broadway, also features, from left, David Anthony, Baldwin resident Asia Lupo, Emily Rouch and Kevin Maphis.

Jack Sparrow sings?

It’s a story as old as time: A group of pirates are sent into the future to perform a musical for a sea witch who yearns to be a Broadway producer. more

By Brian Croce | 8/6/14

Four girls from the Baldwin Blazers, a youth track organization, were named All-Americans after placing fourth in the women’s 17-18 division 3,200-meter relay at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics last week in Humble, Texas. From left, donning their new hats and medals, were Germine Museau, Crystal Grierson, Chinira Lovick and Pollyanna Velasco.

Four Blazers named All-Americans at Junior Olympics

Under the blazing Texas sun, a group of Baldwin teenagers, appropriately named the Baldwin Blazers, ran and jumped their way through stiff competition at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics last week. more

By Brian Croce | 7/30/14

Local Boy Scouts and community volunteers spruced up the Baldwin Historical Museum site. Kevin Meyers, center, organized the cleanup for his Eagle Scout project, and got help from Jaylin Menefer, left, and Ryan Libraro.

Scout’s honor

A lot has been happening at the site of the Baldwin Historical Museum this year, from the redesign of its interior display to the creation of a community garden in its backyard, but there is always more work to be done. That’s why local Boy Scouts and community volunteers were on hand on July 19 to spruce up the site’s landscaping. more

By Brian Croce | 7/30/14

William Lomot, 6, center, practiced his throws from third base during a practice on July 16 at Baldwin Park with his teammate Jacob Stevenson, 7.

The boys of summer

Although they were born six to seven decades apart, the men from the Bristal All-Stars, of the Long Island Senior Softball Association, and kids from the Baldwin Summer Program hit it off at an instructional practice on July 16. more

By Brian Croce | 7/23/14

From left, Brian O'Connor, Carl DeHaney, Mike Guerriere and Ralph Rose

Election near, Sani2 candidates talk trash

Following the death of Dennis Meekins in January, Carl DeHaney Jr. was appointed to Sanitary District No. 2’s Board of Commissioners in April. Three months later, DeHaney is seeking to win the … more

By Brian Croce | 7/23/14

Reid takes helm as BOE president

Seven weeks after winning a seat on the Baldwin Board of Education, Karyn Reid was sworn in as its president. Reid’s quick accession came at the July 9 meeting after longtime board member … more

By Brian Croce | 7/16/14

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