Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Pouring rain was no match for cardboard, duct tape and a little creativity at Milburn Creek on Sept. 13.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/18/26
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“I am the sister of firefighter Thomas Hetzel and the wife of firefighter Christopher Dand,” said Dorine Hetzel-Dand, of Garden City South, during her keynote speech at Friday’s Town of Hempstead 9/11 memorial service. “My brother, Thomas, perished on 9/11 and my husband, Christopher, died from a rare form of leukemia caused by his time at Ground Zero.”
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By Chris Colucci
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9/18/26
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The Baldwin Union Free School District has appointed Joseph Braico as its new director of physical education, health education and athletics.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/18/26
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The Baldwin Union Free School District has appointed Tara Cocheo as its new director of fine and performing arts.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/18/26
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For Bobbie Jo DiFabio, the first day of her teaching career was supposed to be a milestone filled with excitement, nerves and the promise of a new beginning.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/11/26
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Ed Phalen’s first attempt at cardboard boat building and racing in Baldwin ended about as well as expected — it was an outright failure.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/11/26
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Students across Baldwin Union Free School District returned to classrooms last week for the 2026-27 school year, beginning a new chapter filled with learning, friendships and opportunities. From the youngest learners entering elementary school to high school students preparing for the next steps in their academic journeys, students arrived ready to reconnect with classmates, meet their teachers and settle into new routines.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/11/26
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As a child, there was one prayer that put the “awe” into the Days of Awe: “On Rosh Hashana it is written, and on Yom Kippur it is sealed, who shall live and who shall die.”
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By Rabbi Jacob Rosner
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9/11/26
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Yoga classes are often associated with quiet meditation, controlled breathing and careful movement. But at The Solstice Method in Long Beach, a recent class included a few unexpected additions: eight small dogs roaming between yoga mats, greeting participants and bringing plenty of smiles.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/11/26
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After more than a decade shaping Baldwin’s arts programs, André Poprilo has stepped into a new role as principal of Baldwin High School, bringing a background in music, education and leadership as he looks to build on the district’s strengths and help students create pathways for success.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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9/4/26
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