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Plaza teachers and staff wave to students in car parade
This morning, a caravan of Baldwin teachers and administrators could be seen waving to students and their families from their cars as they made their way through the neighborhood surrounding Plaza …
Baldwinites look for rainbows in unsettling times
Call it the great Baldwin rainbow hunt. A group of Baldwinites has been hanging up paper rainbows to encourage others to be creative and spend time outdoors — though a safe distance from …
Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration
Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, being …
27 dead of coronavirus in Nassau County
Twenty-seven are dead because of the coronavirus to date, according to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, speaking Friday.
Many resources to fight coronavirus in Baldwin
Library, fire department and supermarkets offer services
As coronavirus spreads through New York, local supermarkets and agencies have focused on helping the area’s most vulnerable residents. Local supermarket Gala Fresh Farms, at 2485 Grand Ave., …
Hempstead Town Hall closes to the public
To slow the spread of coronavirus, Hempstead Town Hall is now closed to the public until further notice per Governor Cuomo's executive order to limit staffing, services and person-to-person …
Winter high school sports championships canceled
On Monday morning, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYPHSAA) announced the cancellation of the remaining winter state championship events.
Town adds density caps to Baldwin overlay zone
A large Breslin Realty mixed-use development slated to replace the auto storage lot at Sunrise Highway and Grand Avenue could fall through after Town of Hempstead council members adopted a resolution …
Baldwin Middle School staffer tested positive for coronavirus, district says
In a letter posted on the Baldwin School District website today, schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi reported that a staff member at Baldwin Middle School self-reported that they tested positive …
Baldwin businesses cope with coronavirus outbreak
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are banning gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted …
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Want relief? Restore the SALT deduction.
In 2017, President Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was supposed to supercharge the economy, bringing new manufacturing jobs to hard-hit areas, and no doubt, it brought some success.
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Save a life — give blood, especially now
The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
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Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
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Day of fun! summer camp open house
Join us for a fun day of activities and learn more about our exciting summer program options!