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Mostly Cloudy Baldwinite seeks kidney donor
Mother of two maintains ‘super-mom’ lifestyle
As Mary Bosse recently finished a treatment, the Baldwinite sat in a chair in the South Nassau Communities Hospital Dialysis Center, keeping pressure on her arm. Almost two years ago, her doctor …
King Sweeney drops bid for re-election to Town Board
Cites family needs as reason for surprise withdrawal
Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced on Sept. 12 that she was no longer seeking re-election to a second, four-year term on the Town Board.In a statement to the Herald Life, …
Pat’s Dance Studio celebrates 40 years
Pat’s Dance Studio celebrated 40 years of business on Sept. 6. Located at 961 Church Street in Baldwin, the business threw a party featuring a spread of snacks, desserts and libations. “We …
Baldwinites plan a 'grand' festival
Organizers aim to promote drug-free environment
Mark your calendars: The inaugural Grand Baldwin Festival will take place on Oct. 19, celebrating the community and promoting a vibrant business and drug-free environment, organizers said. …
Town to ban sale of flavored e-liquids
Proposed law targets vaping epidemic
Town of Hempstead officials called for a ban on the sale of flavored e-liquids used in electronic vape devices at a Town Board meeting Sept. 3. Elected officials and health experts said the …
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Report: Baldwin water bills among L.I.’s highest
“A dramatic increase has been noted once they changed the meters,” Baldwin resident Liz Victoria said, speaking of a recent spike in her New York American Water bill. Her experience has been …
Town to create Baldwin Park nature walk
The Town of Hempstead and New York state are moving forward with a $4.5 million project to enhance storm protection on the shore of Baldwin Harbor Town Park, officials said. The project, which …
Retired FDNY, Baldwin firefighter remembered
Remembered by friends for his commitment to firefighting and athletic excellence, Thomas Fennelly, a lifelong Baldwin firefighter and a retired member of the FDNY, died on Aug. 5. He was 67. …
American Legion marks 100 years
Dozens of people, including veterans from Baldwin, Freeport and surrounding communities, gathered in William J. Martin Park in Freeport last Friday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the …
‘Getting green for going green’
The Town of Hempstead has replaced hundreds of incandescent and high-pressure sodium vapor lighting fixtures with LED lights in Baldwin Park, which is expected to save energy as well as money for …
Hundreds attend Cardboard Boat Race in Baldwin
Hundreds of people made their way to Milburn Creek last Sunday for the 21st annual Cardboard Boat Race. Sponsored by the Baldwin Fire Department and Sanitary District No. 2, the annual event …
Guest Column
I remember Joe DiMaggio, and another Joe, too
This is part two of a four-part series. It was exhilarating growing up on Long Island in the late thirties — yes, the 1930s. The Yankee Clipper — Joe DiMaggio, to the uninitiated — was …
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39th annual family festival by the sea
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Thrift sale for a great cause! come to the caribbean!
39th annual family festival by the sea
This family-fun Town of Hempstead event features exciting midway rides and games for all ages, concerts, the National Circus Project, craft vendors and favorite fair food. Live music highlights: • Thursday: Ben Goldsmith and The …