Public meetings have been postponed indefinitely or canceled, leaving the residents and officials charged with developing plans for Baldwin’s $10 million, state-funded Downtown Revitalization … more

Several cases of COVID-19 have emerged in Bellmore and Merrick’s high school and elementary school districts in the last week, according to letters from superintendents, including one Grand … more

With the April 24 state submission deadline nearing, the Local Planning Committee, a group of area leaders mapping out the redevelopment of downtown Baldwin, narrowed the list of projects to … more

A major commercial developer expressed interest in constructing a mixed-use commercial-residential project in Baldwin, next to the Long Island Rail Road station, at a Sept. 3 public hearing at … more

While residents have been vocal about the need for a supermarket in North Baldwin, a developer pulled out of plans to open a Key Food where Pathmark used to be. The space, at 1764 Grand Ave., … more

Regardless of what Mark Steinberg taught in his science classes, he hopes his students left with a lasting, positive feeling. He affectionately refers to his classroom as “Steinberg’s World,” … more

At a town hall meeting May 2, Town of Hempstead officials and their advisers said they were developing plans to mitigate any environmental impacts that might arise from the proposed rezoning of … more

It’s happening. On April 22, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved the Complete Streets project for Grand Avenue, which includes a “road diet” for parts of the corridor. On … more

As opponents and proponents of the Grand Avenue “road diet” continued to debate the project, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved $8.46 million on March 25 for the road … more

Amid the “for rent signs” and boarded up shop windows that line Grand Avenue in Baldwin, the Sweet and Savory Café sticks out. The quaint coffee shop, nestled between a pub and an abandoned store, is draped in light blue and cream curtains and table cloths, welcoming coffee-lovers from all over Long Island. The café’s menu blend of sweetened chocolate and cinnamon coffees mixed in with savory lunch plates, such as barbeque chicken and fontina bowls, keeps customers scratching their heads but always coming back for more. The curvy lettering of the front sign catches the eye and for many people driving down Grand Avenue, it’s a rare sight. Some passerby’s even get out of their cars to take a better look. more