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American Water Works Co. announced in a press release Nov. 20 that it would sell its New York operation to Liberty Utilities for $608 million in cash.

New York American Water to be sold for $608M

American Water Works Co. announced in a Nov. 20 press release that it would sell its New York operation to Liberty Utilities for $608 million cash. The deal follows years-long criticism from Nassau … more

By Alyssa Seidman and Bridget Downes | 12/5/19

The Afro-Afriqué dance troupe, led by internationally renowned choreographer Judith McCarty, center, took the stage for a performance at the first AfroFest celebration on Long Island, held in the Baldwin Community Garden Sept. 7.

Baldwin hosts first Long Island AfroFest

Hundreds of people packed the Baldwin Community Garden on Sept. 7 for the inaugural AfroFest celebration, an afternoon of music, dance, art and food representing the culture of Africa and the African … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/26/19

Members of the Grand Baldwin Festival Planning Committee met at the public library in May to begin planning the first-time event.

Baldwinites plan a 'grand' festival

Mark your calendars: The inaugural Grand Baldwin Festival will take place on Oct. 19, celebrating the community and promoting a vibrant business and drug-free environment, organizers said. … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/12/19

Local residents and members of the Baldwin Civic Association celebrated the garden’s fifth birthday with food, drinks and music.

Celebrating the community garden’s birthday

Dozens of local residents and civic leaders celebrated the Baldwin Community Garden’s fifth birthday on June 21. Hosted by the Baldwin Civic Association, the 70s-themed party rung in another … more

6/27/19

Online sales tax would aid small businesses

Thanks to a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, states are now allowed to mandate the collection of state sales tax on items purchased online from out-of-state retailers. Passing such a measure in New York, with certain stipulations, would benefit small businesses of all types. more

8/10/18

Baldwin Girl Scout Troop 2427 sold homemade “GOO”. Money raised from sales went to the victims of the recent hurricanes. Alessandra Sage, 10, and Nia Maco, 11, demonstrated how the Goo works.

New autumnal tradition for Baldwin

Alcohol, lederhosen, and links, oh my! These were just some of the ingredients that made last weekend’s event at the Baldwin Community Garden a crowd-drawing success. On Oct. 7, the Baldwin Civic Association introduced a new autumnal tradition in the gardens behind the Historical Society, celebrating some of the well-known aspects of German culture: Oktoberfest. more

By Daine Taylor | 10/12/17

Our future depends on immigrants

When I met Nelson Melgar, the only thing we thought united us was a shared concern for our community. We met by chance at an event at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County . . . more

7/20/17

Residents create artwork from scratch on Paint Night at Baldwin Community Garden

Laughter filled the Baldwin Community Garden as residents and members of the Baldwin Civic Association participated in Paint Night at the Garden. Each participant was geared up with paint brushes, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/24/16

South Nassau hospital has the right prescription

It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Sandy extensively damaged the Long Beach Medical Center and indirectly led to its closure. Its absence still looms large . . . more

8/17/16

New York Cosmos plan for Elmont school comes up short

A plan to transform an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School, in Elmont, by professional soccer team the New York Cosmos has failed to reach its funding … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/3/16

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