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Actors From The London Stage touring company stages Shakespeare's classic tale of an exiled ruler at the Madison Theatre Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/30/20

Sample the best of region's wine and spirits producers, along with gourmet foods, during the Raise Your Glass festival at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/24/20

Kudos to Nassau for signing climate pledge

At the Herald, we like to give credit where credit is due. In our Nov. 8-14 editorial, “Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge,” we called on County Executive Laura Curran . . . more

1/17/20

Schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi presented the plans for Innovation 2020 at a Jan. 8 school board meeting at Plaza Elementary School.

Baldwin School District counts down to bond vote

Baldwin School District officials recently mapped out the financial forecast of Innovation 2020, a multi-year capital improvement plan that, if approved by residents, would be funded by a $158 … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/16/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice led the Long Island congressional delegation and many other elected and appointed officials in showing a united front against anti-Semitism on Jan. 3.

‘We will do everything we can’

Elected officials came together this past week to denounce recent anti-Semitic attacks and announce measures to combat the violence following the recent attacks on the Jewish community. “Our … more

By Jeff Bessen and Bridget Downes | 1/9/20

Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020

New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more

1/2/20

Dr. Zodelia Williams, founder and executive director of 3D’s Aftercare Inc., spoke to a Coral House ballroom filled with people at 3D’s Unsung Warriors Gala on Oct. 24.

‘She’s on a divine mission’

“She’s a powerhouse,” said Dr. Audrey Kirkland, board president of 3D’s Aftercare Inc. “She’s a wealth of knowledge and a person who’s very willing to share … more

By Bridget Downes | 12/26/19

Officers from the Nassau County Police Department’s 1st Precinct fielded Baldwinites’ questions at a Dec. 3 forum.

NCPD officers answer the public’s questions

Nassau County 1st Precinct police officers fielded questions from the public and offered holiday safety tips at a community forum at the Baldwin Public Library on Dec. 3. Inspector Mark Vitelli, … more

By Bridget Downes | 12/12/19

Abi Rudow, of VHB Engineering, a consulting team working on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, spoke to residents at a community meeting at Baldwin High School on Nov. 20.

Residents share revitalization project ideas

More than a hundred people turned out for the second meeting of the Baldwin Downtown Revitalization Initiative at Baldwin High School on Nov. 20, when state representatives and consultants heard … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/29/19

Help those who don't have enough food

Hunger is found everywhere, even here on Long Island. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity for households as those that are “uncertain of having, or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all their members.” more

11/29/19