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The numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/10/24

Taylor Parides, a graduate of Baldwin High School’s class of 2020, will deliver the commencement speech for her graduation from Rochester Institute of Technology in sign language on May 10.

Taylor Parides of Baldwin to give commencement speech in sign language

Taylor Parides, ignited by her encounter with her first deaf teacher during her sophomore year at Baldwin High School in 2017, unearthed a profound passion for American Sign Language. This discovery became the cornerstone of her journey into the world of communication and inclusivity. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/10/24

Assemblyman Brian Curran honored four students in the Baldwin school district for their contributions to the community. From left, Curran, Jovani Fernandez-Garcia, Keeyan Weekes, Samiah Banjo and Maekyla Massey

Brian Curran honors four from Baldwin school district

Assemblyman Brian Curran honored four students— Jovani Fernandez Garcia, Keeyan Weekes, Maekyla Massey, and Samisah Banjo—from the Baldwin school district for their contributions to the community last month. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/10/24

Franklin Williams, Elijah Dawson, Kingston Patterson, Jadon Geevarghese, Kyleigh Sookdeo and Gabriel Sookdeo of the Baldwin School district came out to the cleanup and planting event.

PHOTOS: Baldwin Lions Club clean-up LIRR station

Members of the Baldwin Lions Club, along with volunteers, converged at the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road Station for a collaborative clean-up and flower planting initiative on May 5. more

5/10/24

Water quality was on the table at a meeting last month with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.

Addressing Long Island drinking water issues, concerns

A packed house attended a meeting on April 17 with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau to learn about the pressing issues of water quality and consumption on Long Island. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 5/10/24

Carol Urban, librarian at Baldwin Public Library, organizes the books for patrons.

PHOTOS: Book giveaway at Baldwin public library

The Spring Book Giveaway event at Baldwin Public Library on May 4th was eagerly anticipated as community members joined in the Library’s Community Room for another installment of this tradition. more

5/10/24

Protecting our kids online

The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health. more

By Michaelle Solages | 5/10/24

The humble pen takes on the might sword

Here’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped. more

By Robert Koehler | 5/10/24

We should have learned more than we have from history

My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late. more

By Peter King | 5/10/24

Cherishing moms who embody love, strength

The remarkable resilience and sacrifice of mother is shown through the extraordinary life of Elinor Sullivan, whose daring feats in aviation were matched only by her dedication to motherhood. more

5/10/24

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