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Joe Scannell, a 14-year veteran of the Nassau County Legislature, will not seek re-election in November. Two Baldwin women, Laura Curran and Debbie Pugliese, have already announced their candidacies for the seat.

Joe to go

Joe Scannell, a seven-term legislator in Nassau County’s 5th District, announced in late May that he would not seek re-election in November. The 14-year veteran of the Legislature spoke with the Herald last week about why he is moving on, what his future holds and the issues he believes will remain on the table in his district, which covers parts of Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre and South Hempstead. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/6/13

Darrell Davis, of Verity Lane in Baldwin, urged residents to support the spending plan. “We can’t afford this budget,” he said. “But we also can’t afford to fail our children.”

Turning ‘no’ into ‘yes’

Faced with floating a risky schools budget with a tax levy increase of 4.1 percent, or a safer one, at 3.14 percent, the Board of Education took the path of least resistance at a public forum last … more

By Chris Connolly | 6/6/13

The students selected to participate in BHS’s In Recognition of Excellence Dinner were Derek Turhan, left, Jason Roman, Jillian Dolan, Drisana Mosaphir, Jenna Bowlby, Tara Bickerton, Amanda Clemens, Nicholas Kelliher, Nafiysa Brotherson and Kajal Malik.

BHS holds Recognition of Excellence dinner

Baldwin High School recognized 10 of its most accomplished enrollees last week — and then allowed the students to salute their favorite teachers. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/29/13

Max Beers, center, owner of Beers Designs, cut the ribbon on his new cabinetry business May 18. The shop is located at 980 Church St. west of Milburn Avenue.

Trio of ribbon cuttings brings new business to Baldwin

May 18 was a banner day for businesses in Baldwin as a trio of new enterprises opened their doors. The new arrivals were Byoutique, a fashion emporium, Maria Cristina Beauty Salon and Beers Design, … more

By Chris Connolly | 5/29/13

Baldwin’s board of education will meet on May 30 to rehash its budget proposal. The stakes in this second round of financial talks are increased.

What’s next for Baldwin’s budget?

Baldwin’s proposed 2013-14 school budget of $121.6 million was voted down by the community in an emotionally charged election last week. The spending plan, which included a tax levy increase of … more

By Chris Connolly | 5/29/13

Participants in an effort to preserve Baldwin’s Kellogg house used a 2011 Baldwin Herald story to contact members of a family that once occupied the property. See liherald.com/Baldwin/stories/this-old-house,31951 to read the article.

Love at 1st site

Nassau County has been kicking the can of 1st Precinct redevelopment down the road for nearly eight years now. So long, in fact, that the building currently occupying the site may qualify as a landmark before new construction begins. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/29/13

Baldwin Day

First-grader Alisa Reid thought the inaugural Baldwin Pride and Unity Day was the cat’s meow. The event, which organizers hope to turn into an annual affair, was held last Saturday and coincided with Sanitary District 2’s yearly Big Sweep cleanup. Pride and Unity Day featured entertainment by local musicians, exhibitions by various Baldwin groups and the dispersal of information about Baldwin causes. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/23/13

Joel Press and Deborah Rebore, right and second from far left at the table above, have been elected to the Baldwin School Board.

Baldwin budget goes down at 55.8 percent, both challengers elected

A proposed budget of $121.6 was voted down in Baldwin as only 55.8 percent of voters backed the spending plan. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/21/13

Town Councilman Anthony Santino will no longer represent Baldwin when a new council district map goes into effect in January.

Santino out, Cullin in as Baldwin council rep

Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino will bid goodbye to Baldwin in January when a new council district map goes into effect. The new map, which has inspired considerable debate, was drawn up in … more

By Chris Connolly | 5/21/13

A new media promotional campaign called We Are Baldwin is capturing hearts, minds, faces and even entire families throughout the hamlet. Pictured here is Alyssa Di Sparno.

WE ARE getting attention

A new media promotional campaign called We Are Baldwin is capturing hearts, minds, faces and even entire families throughout the hamlet. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/16/13

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