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Created in 2014, the community garden has served as a place for volunteers, scouts and garden lovers to enjoy nature in their community.

Members of the Baldwin community are invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Baldwin Community Garden at 1980 Grand Ave., the garden’s location, on June 21st. more

ANNALIESE PERSAUD | 6/14/24

Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused a congestion-pricing plan that was set to go into effect on June 30. The Town of Hempstead opposed the plan, and Supervisor Don Clavin said for now, Long Islanders can claim victory.

Congestion pricing on pause, for now; Town of Hempstead officials react to governor’s decision

Town of Hempstead officials claimed victory last week after Gov. Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on a congestion-pricing plan that was set to go into effect on June 30. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/14/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unveiled a bill banning biological-males from women’s activities on county facilities. Behind him from left were, Legislator John Giuffrè, Presiding Officer Howard Kopel, County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, and Legislators Rose Marie Walker and Samantha Goetz.

Nassau aims to codify ban on biological males from women’s sports on county facilities

Nassau County aims to codify law banning biological males from women’s sports. more

By Parker Schug | 6/14/24

Baldwin's Christofer McCallum awarded with scholarship

Baldwin High School senior Christofer McCallum was awarded with a $3,000 scholarship from Liberty Utilities, in collaboration with the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC). more

6/14/24

Nassau County Republican Executive Committee Thomas Montefinise, left, presenting a citation to the Calvary Church to David Manuel.

PHOTOS: 150 years of Calvary Protestant Church

In celebration of 150 years in Baldwin, the Calvary Protestant Church concluded its week long festivities that began on May 26 and lasted until June 2 with a “Looking Ahead” event. more

6/14/24

Saying goodbye to our beloved Holy Trinity

Two weeks ago, the Herald reported on the closing of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Unfortunately, due to deadlines, I didn’t have a chance to add my comments to the story. My family and I have … more

By Ed Fare | 6/14/24

Biden’s mandate will bring ‘order to the border’

Last week, President Biden signed an executive order shutting off asylum requests and automatically denying migrants entry to the United States when the number of people encountered by American … more

By Tom Suozzi | 6/14/24

A plan for the future of the bay

Last in a series of four columns by Friends of the Bay. In three previous columns, I detailed why we believe Oyster Bay is at, or possibly has passed, the verge of ecological collapse, and how … more

By Bill Bleyer | 6/14/24

Congestion pricing punishes commuters

In 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The … more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 6/14/24

What, exactly, does it mean to be antisemitic?

In May, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. The bill would require the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism when “investigating complaints of discrimination” against educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. more

By Alan Singer | 6/14/24

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