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Jacob McMillan, an 18-year-old Baldwin resident, was arrested and faces multiple charges including second-degree murder for a shooting at a house party in November that killed college student Amira McLeod.

Baldwin teen charged with murder in fatal Hempstead shooting

A Baldwin teenager has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place at a house party in Hempstead last month, Nassau County police said. more

By Luke Feeney | 12/3/25

Baldwin's Patricia Charlemagne leads Girls Inc. of Long Island as its newest executive director.

How Patricia Charlemagne plans to grow Girls Inc. of Long Island and empower more girls

For Patricia Charlemagne, leadership is personal. The longtime Baldwin resident and educator has spent her career championing youth development and educational equity. Now, as the newly appointed executive director of Girls Inc. of Long Island, she’s bringing her vision home — to empower girls across Nassau and Suffolk counties to be, as the organization’s motto declares, “strong, smart, and bold.” more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/14/25

Baldwin High School students donated stuffed monsters to local nonprofit Bethany House.

Baldwin High School students sew monsters toys for families at Bethany House

Baldwin High School students displayed impressive sewing skills for Halloween, creating dozens of monster stuffed animals for families supported by the local nonprofit Bethany House, which assists women and children experiencing homelessness as they work toward stable housing. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/14/25

Shawn Sabel was honored at the annual Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce breakfast.

Baldwin pub owner honored for community service

Shawn Sabel, owner and operator of The Irish Pub in Baldwin, was among more than a dozen honorees recognized for civic contributions at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s annual awards breakfast on Oct. 31. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/14/25

Pope Leo, the cat, rode around in a Popemobile, accompanied by his owner, Oliver Mora.

A puppy palooza at Nassau County Barkfest

Hundreds of dogs and their owners filled Eisenhower Park on Oct. 26 for Nassau County’s annual Barkfest, Long Island’s largest pet costume parade and festival. more

By Jordan Vallone | 11/14/25

Just before the vote that reopened the federal government, Rep. Laura Gillen spoke with the Herald. Above, Gillen at local health care advocates during a roundtable discussion at Meadowbrook Care Center in Freeport on Oct. 24, addressing the rising cost of care and threats to Medicaid funding.

Gillen weighs in on the end of 43 day government shutdown

The federal government shutdown finally ended after 43 days, with the new funding bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. This shutdown was the longest in U.S. history. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 11/14/25

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Jimmy at the entrance to his iconic junkyard which he took over in 1984.

Jimmy's Junk - A collection of memories [Photo gallery]

Neatly placed junk might sound like an oxymoron but many people think a junk man can't be an environmentalist either. more

5/23/18

Pilot Larry Arken and Christina Daly after their flight.

Geico Skytypers Air Show Preview [Photo gallery]

The Geico Skytypers took a member of the Herald team up into their planes for a preview of what they will be doing during the Jones Beach Airshow this weekend. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 5/27/16

Hurricane Sandy is shown sweeping into downtown Baldwin on Oct. 29, 2012, flooding one of the community’s busiest intersections. At center, in the distance, is Steve Sciortino’s catering company, Delicious Moments, which was extensively damaged in the storm. It took Sciortino two years to recover financially.

Memories of Sandy come flooding back

When Steve Sciortino thinks about Hurricane Sandy these days, he remembers the aftermath, when neighbors helped neighbors and residents came together to assist the community at large. He … more

10/27/15

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