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Is it fair to ban Trump from social media platforms?

I, for one, am comforted by the silence. I am relieved that the stream of misinformation, disinformation and general mean-spirited lunacy has been plugged. more

7/8/21

The heartache of gun violence continues

A 49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute. more

4/28/21

It’s time for America to come to its senses over guns

Listening to Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords speak, you’re quickly overcome by the urge to cry. The former congresswoman was once known for her incisive rhetoric, delivered with a magnetic smile. Then . . . more

12/17/20

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was nearly killed in a 2011 shooting, was among the featured speakers during Northwell Health’s two-hour virtual Gun Violence Prevention Forum last Thursday. Joining her was U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican of Pennsylvania.

Northwell hosts 2nd Gun Violence Prevention Forum

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords stood outside the Safeway supermarket northwest of Tuscon, Ariz., on Jan. 8, 2011, chatting with constituents about Medicare reimbursements, … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/14/20

Elected officials fielded questions from the Baldwin Council of Parent Teacher Associations via Zoom on Oct. 8.

Mental health, $5M deficit worry Baldwin school officials

State and local elected officials addressed issues challenging the Baldwin School District, including a possible $5 million budget deficit and a looming mental health “crisis,” at the … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/15/20

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

Dozens of people made their way to the Baldwin High School cafeteria on Oct. 10 for the annual Baldwin Council of PTAs Legislative Forum.

PTAs host forum to address district concerns

At the annual Baldwin Council of PTAs Legislative Forum on Oct. 10, local and state elected officials and their representatives addressed concerns, … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/17/19

Kudos to NCPD for rethinking the use of force

The Nassau County Police Department’s recent revamping of its use-of-force policy is a proactive and welcome move by the county at a time of . . . more

7/20/16

Board of Education candidates, from left, Annie Doresca, Eric Harrison, Mary Jo O’Hagan and George Siberon shared their thoughts on education issues at a candidates forum on April 27.

BOE candidates state their case at forum

The custodial staff inside the district office gymnasium had to take out a few more folding chairs to make sure everyone comprising the large crowd had a place to sit last Monday. Four community members, running for two seats on the Board of Education, were about to begin sharing their thoughts on important education issues and state why they deserve a spot on the board. more

5/6/15

Inspector Dan Flanagan, of the Nassau County Police Department’s 1st Precinct, addressed residents at a community forum last week at the Baldwin Public Library. The forum was organized in response to a fatal shooting on Grand Avenue on Aug. 2.

Community seeks improved safety

The Baldwin community remains shaken by a fatal shooting on Grand Avenue on Aug. 2, with neighbors now seeking ways to reduce local violence going forward. more

By Andrew Coen | 8/19/14

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