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In spite of the snowy weather forecast for Saturday morning, there was a steady procession of cars turning into the American Legion Hall for the first Baldwin Winter Farmers Market, produced by G&G Long Island Farmers Market. The parking lot was packed, and some visitors opted to park on neighboring blocks and walk over. more
As the sun began to set on Saturday night, I found myself in a familiar trail of cars headed towards Baldwin Park to catch the 17th Annual Baldwin Day celebration. At the gates, smiling, orange-vested officials directed drivers and pedestrians away from caution-taped areas and towards safe parking and bring-your-own-blanket picnic style seating for the evening’s festivities. more
Did you hear about the quiet fitness parade that occurs every summer in Baldwin? I am referring to a small contingent of Baldwinites who take advantage of the warm weather, and the peace and quiet once Baldwin Senior High School shuts down, to hit the track and to get in shape. more
On March 29, Minneapolis-based electronics retailer Best Buy released its financial results for 2012 and revealed a net loss of $1.7 billion. The shortfall will reverberate throughout the retailer’s holdings, prompting changes at the corporate level and the closing of 50 Best Buy stores across the country. Best Buy has a store in Baldwin — as well as in nearby Valley Stream and Westbury — but the fates of those stores have yet to be determined. more
A sparsely attended town hall meeting hosted by Senior Town Councilman Anthony Santino at the Baldwin Middle School last week touched on topics ranging from burgeoning business in Baldwin to potholes, plantings and parking lots. more
After owning and operating two successful businesses in Freeport for more than 10 years, Steven and Jessenia Velazquez are relocating to new office space on Merrick Avenue in Baldwin. more
1. I love that there are a bazillion places to eat on Grand Avenue. Did you ever count them? OMG, from Spices and A Touch of Italy down by the Southern State, passing McDonald’s, KFC, Tropical Jerk, Burger King, then there’s Applebee’s, and finally Wander Inn. more
It was standing room only at the School-to-Careers breakfast at the Baldwin Senior High School library last month. Staff and faculty of the Baldwin’s Union Free School District networked with local business leaders and Baldwin students over coffee at a breakfast marking the official program kickoff for the 2011-2012 academic year. BHS assistant principal Rich Miskiewicz opened the event, introducing the School-to-Careers program as one that “ensures our economic future by providing career training in order to retain Long Island talent and provide a valuable service for our students here in Baldwin.” more
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