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The Baldwin Public Library announced plans to hold a public referendum on a redesign and renovation of the facility’s first and second floors, at a cost of $11.6 million.

Library to hold referendum on $11M redesign

At its board of trustees meeting on Feb. 27, the Baldwin Public Library announced plans to hold a public referendum in May on a redesign and renovation of the facility’s first and second floors … more

By Andre Silva | 3/26/23

Community members had to the opportunity to learn and comment on proposed plans to redesign and renovate the Baldwin Public Library at a board meeting on Feb. 7.

Library asks for input on redesign plan

Community members had the opportunity to learn about and comment on the Baldwin Public Library’s proposed plans to redesign and renovate the facility, subject to a public referendum, at a board … more

By Andre Silva | 2/23/23

The Baldwin Public Library announced a plan to renovate a large, undeveloped space on the second floor, and is seeking public input.

Library plans second-floor renovations

The Baldwin Public Library has announced a preliminary plan to renovate an empty section of the library, and to seek public input on what to put there. more

By Andre Silva | 10/13/22

Baldwinite Mariel DePalma took the role of head of teen services on Jan. 1, aiming to get more teens involved in making choices at the library.

Library, a new home for teens

The Baldwin Public Library has been revamping its teenage section after Baldwinite Mariel DePalma, 31, became head of teen services Jan. 1. Renovations began in the Teen Zone Jan. 27, including … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/4/22

Renovate or tear down?

Q. I just bought a house that needs a lot of attention. It has little if any insulation, a sagging first floor, cloth-covered wiring with only a few three-pronged outlets that I doubt are grounded, and water stains in the ceilings. I’m thinking . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 5/15/21

Renovate or tear down?

Q. I just bought a house that needs a lot of attention. It has little if any insulation, a sagging first floor, cloth-covered wiring with only a few three-pronged outlets that I doubt are grounded, and water stains in the ceilings. more

By Monte Leeper | 5/16/20

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

Renovations, permits and taxes

Q. There’s a lot of renovation going on around us, and I don’t see one permit sign or window sign. One neighbor told me he didn’t want his taxes to go up, so he’ll get a permit if he gets caught or when he sells. Isn’t that taking a chance? more

By Monte Leeper | 4/6/18

‘Communication changes everything’

Q. This isn’t a question, but rather an observation. Now divorced, my husband and I started our home repair/renovation three years ago and in the process learned a lot about people, including each other. more

By Monte Leeper | 5/19/17

An artist’s rendering of the building shows that the façade will feature thousands of aluminum fins.

Crews begin renovating Coliseum facade

East Meadowites driving along Hempstead Turnpike or Charles Lindbergh Boulevard recently may have noticed fresh black paint coating the sides of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Earlier this month, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/14/16