Mike Leake started working at the Wander Inn restaurant 34 years ago. He would mow the lawn, clean the bathrooms and do other tasks on the weekends after his cousin, who also worked there, got him …
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By Brian Croce
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11/12/14
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Local residents traveled to Baldwin Park last Saturday to take part in a community picnic, enjoy some live music and watch fireworks during Baldwin Day 2014, sponsored by the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.
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7/16/14
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Children and adults of all ages enjoyed rides, games and a community feel last week during the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce carnival.
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By Brian Croce
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6/4/14
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Santa and some Baldwin firefighters gathered for the Chamber of Commerce’s Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 8. With snow falling and children laughing and singing, it was a quintessentially hometown …
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12/13/13
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Bellmore is ready to welcome thousands of area residents to its grand yearly celebration that is a staple of the fall festival season.
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By Karen Bloom
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9/18/13
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Two of Baldwin’s most prominent acronymic organizations — the Civic Association, or BCA, and the Chamber of Commerce, or BCC — combined forces last week on their largest-scale joint project to date. Although the two groups have paired up on several ventures in the past, and often find their interests dovetailed, last week’s Cash Mob promotion marked the official start of what everyone hopes will be a beautiful friendship.
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12/12/12
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It is with a heavy heart that I write about the loss of Larry Elovich, my best friend.
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9/27/12
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The days are becoming noticeably shorter, and the air is gradually turning cooler. Children have returned from camp. Vacations spent at the beach or in the mountains are ending.
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8/23/12
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Welcome Back!
I hope everyone had a great holiday and remembered to patronize our local businesses. Our last Chamber meeting was held at Sonny’s Canal house and was our annual “Thank You” lunch. This was our chance to thank all of the businesses and residents who have helped the Chamber throughout the year.
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Paul Lizio
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1/12/12
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The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce once again pulled out all the stops to bring Baldwin a joyous holiday celebration over the weekend. Cheerleading, pony rides, choral performances and reminders to “shop Baldwin first” characterized the well-attended event, and crowds enjoyed hot cider and donuts. Around 5 in the afternoon Santa and Mrs. Claus even made an appearance. The jolly couple rode in astride a vintage Baldwin Fire Truck and helped the crowd light the tree with their special Christmas magic.
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Chris Connolly
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12/8/11
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