One hundred years have now passed since the original Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced on the federal level. On Nov. 5, we New Yorkers will decide whether to modernize our own state Constitution. Currently, that Constitution protects only against racial and religious discrimination. It does not prohibit discrimination against groups that have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women and immigrants. This measure lands on the ballot after legislation to push it forward passed both houses of the State Legislature in two successive terms. more

So how did we get to this point? This isn’t an exercise in placing blame. It would be impossible to assign blame when the system that allowed this situation to develop has been in place for generations. But to find solutions, we need to understand how we got here. more

It was a spectacular regular season for Baldwin’s girls’ lacrosse team that netted the Conference 3 championship and a near unbeaten record.  The Bruins were moving up in class … more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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