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Baldwin Teachers Association President Chris Greer recently posted a letter supporting parents’ rights to opt their children out of the state assessments that will take place this month. Brookside Elementary School teachers Suzie Ryan, left, and Lauren Cardella also represented the BTA at a recent education rally.

Teachers association supports right to opt out

As the opt-out movement picks up steam ahead of the first round of state assessments for third- through eighth-graders in English Language Arts, the Baldwin Teachers Association isn’t shying away from sharing its feeling about the exams. more

By Brian Croce | 4/8/15

Five year olds Damian Figueroa, left, and Nicholas Esposito took part in the Baldwin Civic Association’s third annual Eggstravaganza last Saturday in Baldwin Park.

A Baldwin Eggstravaganza

The winter jacket hoods were up as the snow was coming down last Saturday in Baldwin Park, but that didn’t stop dozens of children from picking up colorful eggs during the Baldwin Civic … more

By Brian Croce | 4/1/15

Justin McMackin was urged on by his teammates during the ping-pong relay.

Students give it their all at Blue & Gold

For the 27th time, Baldwin’s eighth graders squared off against each other in Baldwin Middle School’s annual Blue & Gold competition on March 27. Roughly 150 students participated in this … more

By Brian Croce | 4/1/15

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation recently named Baldwin as one of its Best Communities for Music Education.

Baldwin schools recognized for music ability

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation recently made its selections for Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) and named the Baldwin School District to the list. … more

By Brian Croce | 4/1/15

Local residents asked questions and raised concerns to Town of Hempstead officials on March 26, including Councilman Anthony Santino, left, and Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, second from left, at a town hall meeting at Baldwin Middle School.

Town leaders come to Baldwin

Baldwin and South Hempstead residents discussed a myriad of topics with Town of Hempstead officials last week, including potholes, unsafe driving, Superstorm Sandy recovery and potential development … more

By Brian Croce | 4/1/15

Erin King Sweeney was appointed a councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead’s 5th District in January. Since then she has been getting to know the communities she represents.

Learning her way around

It has been a little more than two months since Erin King Sweeney was appointed the new councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead’s 5th District, following the retirement of Angie Cullin. more

By Brian Croce | 3/25/15

More than three-quarters of the Baldwin School District’s adopted budget is spent on programs. The Board of Education adopted its budget at its March 11 meeting.

School budget adopted in Baldwin

The Baldwin Board of Education adopted its 2015-16 budget last week with little fanfare. There are no significant increases or reductions in the adopted budget, which does increase overall by $2.4 million to $124.4 million. more

By Brian Croce | 3/18/15

Kaitlyn Llompart, is collecting money to send military personnel serving overseas some Girl Scout cookies.

Man steals Baldwin Girl Scout’s collection jar

Kaitlyn Llompart, a 7-year-old from Baldwin and a brownie in Girl Scout Troop 2325, wanted to do something nice for military personnel serving overseas. Since the Girl Scouts organize a program … more

By Brian Croce | 3/18/15

The Baldwin School District will save at least $600,000 on transportation next year after reconfiguring bus routes, according to a consultant.

The wheel$ on the bu$

Getting children to and from school is a major responsibility for school districts. It is also a major expense. Transportation has been a topic of discussion in Baldwin for years, and at last … more

By Brian Croce | 3/18/15

Guilty plea in fatal hit-and-run case

A Baldwin man pleaded guilty on March 17 to charges related to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Port Washington last August that left 49-year-old Donald Mooney dead. more

By Brian Croce | 3/17/15

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