Baldwin Herald

14/06/2024

Fourth of July is almost here! The Baldwin Herald wants your opinion: Outside of politics, how does patriotism play a role in celebrating?

14/06/2024

Nominate Today for the HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards!

Do you know a doctor or nurse with a heart of gold? A medical professor who goes above and beyond? A first responder on the front line? It's time to recognize those exceptional individuals and organizations making a significant impact in the healthcare industry!

The HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards Gala is approaching, and we need your help to celebrate the heroes among us. Whether it’s a dedicated professional, an outstanding hospital, or a company making strides in medical innovation, we want to hear about it!

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11/06/2024

Fourth of July is almost here! The Baldwin Herald wants your opinion: how does patriotism play a role in celebrating?

30/04/2024

The Baldwin Herald is on the lookout for your local gems! 💎✨

We want to hear from YOU! What are some hidden treasures in our community that make Baldwin shine? Whether it's a cozy cafe or a beloved small business, share your favorite spots with us in the comments below!

22/03/2024

Spring has sprung🌸 The Herald wants to know: What is your spring cleaning ritual and how did you come to adopt it?

21/02/2024

Let’s celebrate luck!

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, share with the Herald: What's a lucky story that has happened to you?

04/02/2024

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02/02/2024

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30/01/2024

❄️ Snow Update: Breaking the 700-Day Drought! ❄️

Nassau County just ended a 700-day snowless streak since February 2022! Climate change and natural variability played a role, leading to record-low snowfall. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin highlights budgetary savings and improved road safety. Meteorologist Dominic Ramunni hints at upcoming opportunities for snow, so winter enthusiasts, stay hopeful! ❄️🌨️ 🌬️

If you are wondering when the local area had measurable snowfall before this week, you would need to look all the way back to February of 2022.

29/01/2024

🎄 Town of Hempstead's 4th Mulchfest a Success! 🌳

Residents recycled Christmas trees at Baldwin Park, creating mulch for environmental conservation. Supervisor Clavin and his team announced the event's triumph and highlighted the unique use of leftover mulch for Levy Park's goats. Let's continue our eco-friendly efforts! 🌲🐐 🌍

The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and …

28/01/2024

🎉 Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé Sworn In! 📜

Debra Mulé begins her fourth term, representing the newly drawn Sixth Legislative District. Excited to serve Baldwin, Roosevelt, and more, she's already engaging with the community. Join her at a Town Hall on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Roosevelt Public Library. Mulé is eager to share future projects and collaborate for a brighter Nassau County! 🌟 🇺🇸

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé was sworn in for a new two-year term during the inaugural ceremonies held on Jan. 5.

27/01/2024

🏫 Farewell to St. Peter's Early Learning Center 📢

After 30 wonderful years, St. Peter’s Early Learning Center has closed due to declining enrollment. St. Peter's remains committed to youth programs. 🍎📚

The Early Learning Center at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church — a staple in the Baldwin community for nearly 30 years — shut down last month because it couldn’t compete with the public schools, officials said.

26/01/2024

🌳 Exciting News for Baldwin! 🌷 Thanks to a $10,000 grant from PSEG Long Island, the Baldwin Civic Association transformed Merrick Road and Grand Avenue with new trees and cabbages, creating a vibrant display. Let's celebrate a greener community! 🌼 🌳

New trees and plants will be blooming in the spring, after the Baldwin Civic Association refilled old planters in the community, thanks to a $10,000 grant from PSEG Long Island last summer.

22/01/2024

🍪 Girl Scout Cookies are Back in Nassau County! 🌈👧

Exciting news! The Girl Scout Cookie Program is back until March 28. Support local troops and empower girls with every purchase. All proceeds stay local, funding adventures, summer camps, and community projects.

🌐 How to Get Cookies:
From Jan. 5 to March 28, buy in-person or online. Booth sales start Feb. 24. Find cookies at GirlScoutCookies.org.

🍪 Cookie Line-Up:
Enjoy Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and more! Cookies can only be purchased from registered Girl Scouts.

Let's make this cookie season a sweet success! 🌼👏

https://www.liherald.com/baldwin/stories/girl-scouts-nassau-county,205360

Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is returning to communities throughout Nassau County now through March 28.

21/01/2024

🎀 Barbie Movie Fun at Baldwin Public Library! ✨

Neighbors turned Baldwin Public Library pink last month for a special Barbie movie night on Dec. 29. As part of the Friday Afternoon Movie series, the event added a delightful twist with a life-size Barbie doll box for community members to capture the magic. 🎬💖

Neighbors dressed in pink last month, as they watched the Barbie movie at the Baldwin Public Library.

20/01/2024

🕯️ Baldwin Relay for Life Returns! 💜

Abby and Miguel Melendez successfully brought back the Relay for Life’s First Lap at Baldwin Middle School, symbolizing a commitment to fighting cancer. With community support, they're set to make Relay for Life a meaningful event this summer. 🌟👟

For the past year, both Abby and Miguel Melendez embarked on a new mission — to bring back Relay For Life, a cancer charity walk, to Baldwin. This past weekend, the First Lap, part of the relay, returned.

19/01/2024

🌟 Holiday Magic Returns to Baldwin! 🎄✨

Kathleen and Ricky Caputo revive the cherished tradition of decorating their home on Eastern Boulevard with dazzling lights, honoring their late mom, Anne. 🕯️ This year, they donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, raising $1,600 from the community

Siblings Kathleen and Ricky Caputo restored a Baldwin tradition by once again decorating their Eastern Boulevard home with a dazzling display of holiday lights, in loving memory of their mom.

18/01/2024

🌿 Hempstead Town Making a Difference in Baldwin! 🌍♻️

Kudos to Hempstead Town officials and Baldwin neighbors for their support in the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants program at Baldwin Park on Nov. 18! 🙌

🚮 Safe Disposal: This program empowers Baldwin residents to responsibly dispose of harmful pollutants like antifreeze, drain cleaners, and pesticides in an environmentally friendly way.

Let's celebrate the commitment to a cleaner, greener community! 🌿💙

Hempstead Town officials assisted Baldwin residents in the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants program on Nov. 18 at Baldwin Park.

17/01/2024

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17/01/2024

🌟 Bethlehem Assembly of God in Baldwin! 🏠🎉

Exciting news for 2024! Bethlehem Assembly of God opened a new church campus in Baldwin, joining the locations in Valley Stream and Rosedale. The restored church, a community effort, aims to love, grow, and serve.

🤝 Community Involvement: The church partnered with Lenox Elementary, hosted a turkey drive, and plans to bring the impactful Hope Day Network event to Baldwin in 2024.

👶👧 Youth Connection: Pastor Beltre is committed to building connections with the younger generation and combating apathy towards God.

🌐 Stay Updated: Visit BethlehemAG.org for upcoming services and events. Let's embark on this exciting journey together! 🙌❤️

https://www.liherald.com/baldwin/stories/assembly-of-god-church-baldwin,205177

Pastor Carlos Beltre has big plans for 2024, including building connections and fully serving the Baldwin community, and it all hinged on the opening of a new church.

16/01/2024

Join LIJVS orthopedic leadership and Herald Inside LI this Thursday at 6pm to learn about their surgical experience, the services LIJVS offers and answer any questions the audience may have.

Register for FREE at liherald.com/orthopedic

Can't make it to the webinar? Register and you'll receive the recording!
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15/01/2024

🌟 Support Long Island Wildlife Rescue 🦉🌿

Meet Karenlynn Stracher, a dedicated wildlife rehabilitator facing challenges in Nassau County. With the closure of the only rehab center, she cares for animals from her home.

💔 Distemper Crisis: Karenlynn tackles a severe raccoon distemper outbreak, urging for daytime feral cat feeding to prevent its spread.

🙏 Call for Help: She seeks space from Hempstead Town for a centralized rehab facility.

🤝 How You Can Help:

Spread awareness
Support "Long Island Wildlife Rescue"
Advocate for a centralized facility
Let's unite for Karenlynn's mission! 🕊️🌳

Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center.

05/01/2024

🌟 Baldwin Herald's Persons of the Year: Abby & Miguel Melendez! Cancer survivors turned heroes, leading support efforts. Join them at Relay for Life's First Lap on Jan. 6 at Baldwin Middle School! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️💜 🎉

They are known as the dynamic duo. Abby and Miguel Melendez have used their shared experience of surviving cancer to help others struggling with the deadly illness. And it’s because of those efforts, the two are the Baldwin Herald’s Persons of the Year.

04/01/2024

🌟 Baldwin students teamed up with Junior Achievement of New York for the "High School and Middle School Heroes" program, mentoring Plaza Elementary students in financial literacy. A fantastic cross-grade collaboration fostering valuable teaching experience! 🍎📚

This fall, Junior Achievement of New York — a nonprofit organization aiming to educate students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy — collaborated with the Baldwin School District once again on the ever-growing “High School and Middle School Heroes” program.

03/01/2024

🎄✨ Pat's Dance Studio - Baldwin, NY and Hangout One Happy Place spread holiday joy at the studio's second annual "Deck The Halls" performance in Bellmore🕺💃 Community members cheered on their talented kids and friends in a festive celebration! 🌟👏 🎅🎶

Pat’s Dance Studio spread holiday cheer last weekend at their second annual “Deck The Halls” performance.

02/01/2024

🎶 The Greater Nassau Chorus made a triumphant return to international competitions after four years. Rehearsing for 18 months, they performed in Louisville, securing 11th place. Director Harriette Walters expressed joy in returning to their passion. Next up, a regional competition in Albany awaits in April. 🌟🎤

Members of the Greater Nassau Chorus, GNC, made a soulful return to international competitions, reviving their passion of singing.

01/01/2024

📚 Baldwin schools excel in career development. Aligned with Jean Eddy's book, they focus on the "six C's": critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, citizenship, and civics; and offer real-world experiences, preparing students for the future. 🚀🎓

Career development is a theme that Baldwin public schools and Jean Eddy’s new book share.

31/12/2023

🎁 Andrew Rifkin of Baldwin rallied with $2,000+ in donations and a Black Friday shopping spree that filled Nassau Coliseum with nearly 500 toys. Rain couldn't dampen the spirit! 🌧️🎅

Andrew Rifkin, of Baldwin, has been working alongside Long Island’s Toys of Tots for eight years, but he was nervous that this year’s donations for the holidays were coming up a bit short.

30/12/2023

🏆 Baldwin High School seniors Angelina Feeney & Ari Guerra shine as recipients of the "Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year" award by Nassau Zone of NYS AHPERD. 🌟 Recognized for their excellence in physical performance, academics, leadership, and passion for fitness, they inspire us all! 🎓🏋️‍♂️

Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra, seniors at Baldwin High School, have been chosen as the recipients of the “Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year” award for the 2023-2024 academic year by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, a...