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Last Saturday marked the fifth consecutive Baldwin Park Earth Day Community Clean-Up at Milburn Lake Park. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano partnered with State Assemblyman Brian Curran and County … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/1/16

The Bay Park sewage treatment plant in East Rockaway

Warning about water

Read the label on your lawn fertilizer before you put it down. That was the advice from Matthew Rizzo of the conservation site liwater.org’s Jump In campaign to members of the Baldwin Civic … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/16/16

The lights at the Baldwin Bowl gave the cosmic glow to bowlers at the civic association fundraiser.

Bowling Bonanza

The sound of music and falling pins echoed through the Baldwin Bowl on Jan. 31, but those distractions paled before the glow on players’ faces from the cosmic light show. Blues spun into … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/10/16

Community stakeholders recently gathered to discuss the future of the site at the northwest corner of Merrick Road and Grand Avenue, while Town of Hempstead officials are considering putting out a fourth request for proposal, with the hope of attracting a developer.

Downtown plan: wait and see

It has been eight months since the Town of Hempstead broke off negotiations with the most recent potential developer of the property at the northwest corner of Merrick Road and Grand Avenue. more

By Brian Croce | 7/22/15

The garden is funded mostly by donations from community members and some money set aside by the Baldwin Civic Association.

More than just flowers and vegetables

It’s a place where vegetables and flowers grow, sure, but it’s much more than that. It’s where local artists leave their mark, residents relax and read a book (or a community newspaper) and people gather for events and classes. more

By Brian Croce | 6/23/15

Eleven students were recognized last week for their submissions in the first ever Baldwin Civic Association essay/poster contest. Dylan Reyer showed off her poster in front of a large audience.

Students pitch ways to beautify Baldwin

Students, parents and residents filed into a cafeteria in Baldwin High School last week for a Baldwin Civic Association meeting to discuss subjects that often come up: filling empty storefronts, … more

By Brian Croce | 5/20/15

Five year olds Damian Figueroa, left, and Nicholas Esposito took part in the Baldwin Civic Association’s third annual Eggstravaganza last Saturday in Baldwin Park.

A Baldwin Eggstravaganza

The winter jacket hoods were up as the snow was coming down last Saturday in Baldwin Park, but that didn’t stop dozens of children from picking up colorful eggs during the Baldwin Civic … more

By Brian Croce | 4/1/15

Five Baldwin High School juniors attended the first Baldwin Civic Association Youth Council meeting last week. From left were Timmy Langdon, Hunter Smith, BCA members Sara Hill and Kim Taylor, and students Allysia Sulaiman, Cassidee Melvin and Jacob Peretson.

Youth movement

About three years ago, a then 18-year-old David Viana was the driving force in recreating the Baldwin Civic Association. Since then, the organization has become a mainstay in the community, keeping residents informed about ongoing projects, serving as a liaison to government agencies and politicians and hosting popular family-friendly events. The monthly BCA meetings typically draw dozens of residents who pitch ideas and discuss issues. more

By Brian Croce | 11/12/14

Tara Portesy and her daughter Sophia Howe, 4, prepared for lift off at the flying squirrel game.

First ever L.I. Chestnut Festival comes to Baldwin

The American chestnut tree hasn’t had much luck over the last 120-plus years as its population has been nearly wiped out along the East Coast. But as organizations look to bring the once flourishing species back to its former status, the first ever Long Island Chestnut Festival was held in Baldwin over the weekend in what turned out to be picture-perfect weather. more

By Brian Croce | 10/1/14

Local musicians took the stage in the month of July at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church to perform in concerts co-organized by the Baldiwn Civic Association. From left on July 24 were David Bahssin on guitar, Bob Bernstein (Wolfman Bob) on the mandolin, David Gelbman playing bass and Aaron Bernstein on the fiddle.

Summer concert series a success

Inspired by houses of worship in New York City which use their sanctuaries to provide free and low cost venues for music in the community, the Baldwin Civic Association’s Quality of Life Committee … more

By Sara Hill | 8/5/14

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