Bob Beckwith, former FDNY firefighter, rushed out of retirement to help a friend find his missing son in ground zero, three days after the terrorist attacks shook NYC and the country to its core. This selfless choice turned Beckwith into a beacon of hope for the nation, which he embodied until he died on Feb. 4.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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Ailene D’Avanzo continued to recognize the heroism of four chaplains who saved her father and other crewmates when the SS Dorchester was torpedoed in the Atlantic during World War II.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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Elementary school students in Baldwin wrote cards for local American Legion and VFW posts last month.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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To gather feedback from the constituents of the newly configured Sixth Legislative District, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé hosted three community forums during a recent one-week span.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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Taste buds were stimulated in Baldwin on Sunday when neighbors taste tested various chili recipes.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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The Baldwin School District kicked off Black History Month by collaborating with the African American Museum of Nassau County last Wednesday.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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Baldwin High School students Aaron Ashby and Paul Clement Jr. have been accepted into the state’s Band Directors Association Honor Band.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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In recognition of his contributions to digestive health and patient care, Dr. Frank Gress, chief of gastroenterology and director of interventional endoscopy at Mount Sinai South Nassau, was awarded the title of “Master” by the American College of Gastroenterology during the 2023 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting in Vancouver, Canada.
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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Town officials and the Baldwin Chamber showed their support to new businessowner Luke Mangal and his Allstate store in Baldwin.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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