Three years ago, Marine Corp. Sgt. Julian Arechaga was killed on an Iraqi street. This month, the Baldwin block he grew up on was named in his honor. Surrounded by fellow residents, members of the … more

Throughout the long, at times agonizing health reform debate, conservatives and insurance-industry lobbyists have argued that we don’t need a public insurance plan to compete with private insurers. more

Sixth grade team two from Baldwin Middle School took a field trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum on October 27. Some of the exhibits we experienced were the Monkey King, bubbles, and the … more

The Baldwin High School Art Club hosted an after-school workshop for Brookside School students on October 28. The high school students helped the elementary students participate in some seasonal fun … more

As it turns out, we have a new Nassau County executive. Democrat Thomas Suozzi conceded defeat to Republican challenger Ed Mangano last week. Suozzi lost by a mere 386 votes. more

Talk about timeliness. Last week's column, "Responding to a Trio of Tragedies," was followed by three more incidents this week: a principal held hostage, resulting in his school going into lockdown; a 13-year-old boy committing suicide in the Bronx; and a report that two-thirds of all middle school students say they have been bullied. In each case, there was no outlet for rage. It is incumbent on us to prevent anger from escalating to that point. This week, I will examine a number of the anti-bullying programs that are proliferating in the schools, from the elementary to even the college levels. more

Shubert School participated in International Walk-to-School Day for the second year on Oct. 7. Sponsored by PTA and coordinated by parent Cynthia Lauture, the event was part of a global effort … more

Baldwin High School Key Club hosted a "Pajama Movie Night" at Shubert Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 25, at which the youngsters dressed in their comfy nightwear and brought sleeping bags or … more

Three Baldwin High School students were selected to perform in the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) All-State Winter Conference in Rochester on Dec. 3-6 – Senior Gretchen … more

Fran Manas’s Home and Career students at Baldwin Middle School took a multi-cultural eating tour of the Lower East Side last month. They walked and talked and ate their way through the Jewish East … more