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Jessica Hamilton, a Baldwin native, is now in the clinical psychology program at Temple University where she is working on her doctorate degree. She has her had researched published and often presents her findings at conferences across the country.

Baldwin native’s research hits mainstream

In her nearly 10 years since graduating Baldwin High School, Jessica Hamilton has accomplished a few things. And as she nears completion of her doctorate degree at Temple University, she plans on accomplishing a few more. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

Property tax relief on the way?

Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

The property at the northwest corner of Merrick Road and Grand Avenue hasn’t seen much action in years. The Town of Hempstead recently terminated the services of the company tasked most recently with redeveloping the site.

Re-evaluating a blighted site

The property at the northwest corner of Merrick Road and Grand Avenue has had a few promising chances to be transformed in recent years by developers looking to remake it. Each time, a meaningful development has failed to come to fruition. Now the Town of Hempstead and Baldwin have gone back to the drawing board. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

Craig Yanantuono completed his term as Baldwin Fire Department chief on Dec. 31.

A look back for recent BFD chief

Craig Yanantuono, a Baldwin native and 14-year Baldwin Fire Department member, completed his one-year term as department chief on Dec. 31. The BFD responded to more than 2,000 calls in 2014, so the … more

By Brian Croce | 1/14/15

Bringing ‘Fresh’ brand to Baldwin

Baldwin’s newest supermarket, which is on track to open before summer, now has a name: Gala Fresh Farms. more

By Brian Croce | 1/14/15

Eric Alexander, executive director of Vision Long Island, told Baldwin Civic Association members last week that the community and Town of Hempstead officials have a second chance to develop to the site on the northwest corner of Merrick Road and Grand Avenue.

What’s coming next?

Some new businesses have opened their doors, and construction projects have been announced and recently gotten under way in Baldwin, but there is always room for more, according to members of the Baldwin Civic Association. more

By Brian Croce | 1/14/15

Frank Esposito, general manger of the Coral House in Baldwin, “sabered” 48 bottles of champagne on New Year’s Eve in one minute.

‘Sabering’ the bubbly on New Year’s Eve

Popping the cork on a Champagne bottle is customary during celebrations, especially on New Year’s Eve. But people typically use their hands to get the job done, not a large blade. For Frank … more

By Brian Croce | 1/7/15

Karen Bendel, a 22-year member of the Baldwin Fire Department, officially became its first female chief on Jan. 1.

History made in fire department

Volunteers at the Baldwin Fire Department have been keeping community members safe since 1895. Over the years, equipment and techniques have changed, but one thing has remained constant: the department’s leader has always been a man. That is, until now. more

By Brian Croce | 1/7/15

She’s a community lifeline

For the past 30 or so years, a familiar face at St. Christopher’s Parish has dedicated much of her time and energy to making sure Baldwin’s people in need have had food to eat, furniture to sit on and heat to keep them warm in the winter. more

By Brian Croce | 1/2/15

The Huntington Learning Center was demolished earlier this month, and work is under way on a new 1st Precinct headquarters at the site.

Progress at 1st Precinct site

Baldwin residents may have noticed construction crews at the 1st Precinct site, at the corner of Merrick Road and Harrison Avenue, in recent weeks. They also may have noticed that the building that was once adjacent to the current 1st Precinct headquarters is no longer there. more

By Brian Croce | 12/23/14

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