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The Baldwin school district’s music program begins at the elementary level.

The Baldwin School District has recently received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music education. The Best Communities … more

6/3/20

Assemblyman Ed Ra, at the lectern, proposed legislation that would allow business owners to apply for marketing grants from the state.

Businesses to get marketing grants under proposed legislation

A bill in the New York State Legislature would help small business owners better market themselves and promote their businesses, as Long Island’s economy begins to reopen. Under the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/3/20

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, who represents several South Shore communities, is co-sponsoring a bill to help small businesses and nonprofits.

Proposed New York state bill to aid small business and nonprofits

Proposed legislation approved May 27 by both the State Senate and Assembly would give industrial development agencies more to support small businesses and nonprofit organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. The measure needs to be signed by the governor. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/3/20

Oceanside native Jason Steinberg founded the International Sports and Music Project to bring sports and music to children facing hardship around the globe. Amid a hunger crisis in Uganda during the coronavirus pandemic, his company has shifted to emergency food relief.

Oceanside native helping with hunger crisis in Uganda amid coronavirus

When Oceanside native Jason Steinberg first set out to bring smiles to people around the globe facing hardship through his nonprofit, the International Sports and Music Project, he never envisioned there being a global pandemic. Now, those very same people are relying on his company to help them battle starvation. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/3/20

Mohammed Refran, owner of the Real Discount Outlet in Elmont, said it has been difficult to tell people to maintain social-distancing guidelines and wear masks.

Franklin Square, Elmont business owners adjust to changes as they begin reopening

Elmont and Franklin Square business leaders said their downtowns were slowly coming back on May 27, the first day of Long Island’s Phase One reopening of its economy, and they said they hoped … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 6/2/20

ChemRx is a 50-year-old company providing medications and medical equipment to nursing homes and other care facilities.

Long Beach provider to healthcare companies plans move to Uniondale, taking 125 jobs with it

Hempstead Town has given preliminary approval to a deal that will pave the way for a 50-year-old Long Beach company, ChemRX Pharmacy Services LLC, to move its operations to Uniondale, taking 125 jobs … more

By James Bernstein | 6/2/20

The Target store in Elmont, as seen last July.

Target store in Elmont to remain open

The Elmont Target store may be boarded up, but it is not stopping operations as protests against police brutality continue to rage across the country. The department store was on an original list … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/1/20

Grandview Auto Body on Brooklyn Avenue, owned by Paul Lizio, has remained open amid the pandemic.

Baldwin's Grandview Auto Body trudges on despite pandemic

For longtime Baldwin body shop owner Paul Lizio, business has been struggling lately amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite being an essential service and remaining open, Grandview Auto Body, … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/29/20

Students greeted their teachers with colorful homemade posters on May 8 when Meadow Elementary School teachers drove around Baldwin Harbor as part of a car parade to show student appreciation.

Meadow Elementary School teachers show student appreciation in Baldwin

Teachers from Meadow Elementary School drove through the streets of Baldwin Harbor May 8 to greet students and their families from a safe distance away. The school hosted the Meadow Car Parade as … more

5/29/20

Angela Skudin reopened her store, The Codfish Cowboy, Friday, after 2-month shutdown.

Long Beach businesses take small steps in Phase One re-opening

Long Beach's business community is waking up. Slowly and cautiously. The first early breaths of life could be felt on the West End, where on Friday morning, Angela Skudin opened wide the door of … more

By James Bernstein | 5/29/20

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