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I am a journalist in the New York metropolitan area, where I serve as the sole engine behind the Baldwin Herald. From investigative reporting and conducting multiple interviews weekly to final layout and production, I manage the entire lifecycle of a local newspaper. A 2024 Salem State University graduate and former Editor-in-Chief of The Log, I thrive on the high-velocity demand of 6-10 articles per week. When I’m not on a deadline, I’m immersed in the literary world as a Senior Bookseller at Barnes & Noble, where I’ve spent the last four years building displays, taking charge of events and social media, and most importantly, connecting readers with their next favorite story. My ultimate goal is to bring this blend of boots-on-the-ground reporting and deep literary analysis to the New York Times Book Review.
More than 100 women gathered at Baldwin Park on Mother's Day for the fifth annual Run Like a Mother 5K, a community-focused run and walk designed to promote wellness, connection and self-care.
Award-winning author Katie Yee joined Baldwin Public Library readers on May 13 for an intimate discussion of her debut novel, "Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar," sparking conversations about identity, motherhood, illness and belonging.
The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after five unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement, bringing relief to Baldwin commuters and riders across Long Island after days of disrupted service, alternate travel plans and uncertainty.
Baldwin voters approved the Baldwin Union Free School District's nearly $180 million 2026-27 budget Tuesday, along with the Baldwin Public Library budget and two reserve-funded propositions for school improvements.
The Long Island Rail Road strike entered its third day Monday, leaving Baldwin commuters without train service as riders turned to remote work, shuttle buses, car pools, rideshares and longer drives into New York City.
Baldwin High School students are bringing more books into the community through "Little Libraries, Big Baldwin," a hands-on literacy initiative that turned classroom woodworking and art projects into colorful Little Free Libraries for neighborhoods across town.
The sixth annual Hangout One Happy Place Autism Walk brought about 200 people to Baldwin Park for a rain-delayed celebration of inclusion, acceptance and community connection.
Baldwin Middle School students have raised nearly $14,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation while helping launch a first-of-its-kind partnership that trains Baldwin school nurses to identify and refer eligible children facing critical illnesses directly to the organization's wish-granting program.
After struggling to find grief support spaces that reflected their cultural experiences, two Long Island nurses - Gina Lissone of Baldwin and Medina "Dina" Fonville of Brentwood - launched Widow's Journey Reach One Teach One, a nonprofit helping younger widows, particularly women of color, navigate loss, healing and rebuilding community.
Every morning, Meadow Elementary students walk through front doors that now greet them in more of the languages spoken at home - a visible reminder that every culture belongs. The expanded welcome mural, unveiled April 17, was created by seven fourth-grade Girl Scouts who noticed classmates and families were missing from one of the school's most prominent displays and decided to change it.
Under bright spring skies, Baldwin Little League welcomed a new season last weekend as young players, proud families and community supporters gathered at Baldwin Park for the league's annual Opening Day celebration.
The rhythms of steel drums, the scent of international cuisine and colorful performances from around the world filled Meadow Elementary School last Friday as students and families gathered for the school's third annual Multicultural Festival.
Boxes of household essentials and pantry staples filled Bethany House's Baldwin location on April 8 as Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé and Scott M. Davis delivered the results of a monthlong Women's History Month supply drive for women and children experiencing homelessness.
A church in Güines, Cuba, glowed brightly against a backdrop of darkness, its lights powered by a newly installed solar system while much of the surrounding community sat unlit, without electricity. ...
The Girls Loving Ourselves, or GLO, Empowerment Club at Baldwin Middle School celebrated Women's History Month with a special empowerment ceremony late last month.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame named four legacy inductees on March 28, including LIMEHOF's creative director and Baldwin native Kevin O'Callaghan.
Robert Burruano, of Baldwin, completed his Eagle Scout project, constructing a storage shed for a local women's shelter, last August. He officially earned the Eagle Scout ranking at a Board of Review last month.
A leader helping Long Island girls find their voices traces that mission back to a childhood shaped by an immigrant's perseverance and a belief that girls deserve the same opportunities to lead and succeed.
Bethany House held its 23rd annual fashion show at the Rockville Links Club last week, raising funds to support its mission of ending homelessness on Long Island.
The Brookside Elementary School second-grade lemonade stand returned for its third year last Friday.
As spring approaches, Baldwin readers are lining up their next must-reads, with a new slate of highly anticipated titles arriving at the Baldwin Public Library this month. Through its Best Seller Club, patrons can reserve upcoming releases by their favorite authors, ensuring they're first in line when new books hit the shelves.
What began as a Black History Month assignment about seven years ago has grown into a published novel - the first part of a trilogy - for an 18-year-old high school senior who turned a family discovery into a deep exploration of history, identity and purpose.
Baldwin resident Alain Martin, 45, never set out to become a filmmaker, but a decade-long passion project, his documentary "The Forgotten Occupation," is now reaching national audiences and reshaping how Haiti's history is understood.
Students from Hangout One Happy Place, in Baldwin, shared a joyful and empowering experience on Jan. 14, when they made two large pizzas from scratch in the kitchen at Lia's Pizzeria in Oceanside. ...
The bookworms of Baldwin dove into the fictional worlds of many award-winning novels last year. According to Elizabeth Olesh, the Baldwin Public Library director, the top books that were checked out ...
When the community of Baldwin is in need, Shawn Sabel jumps at the opportunity to help those around him. Why? His answer is simple: He just wants to see Baldwin do better.
Author Jane L. Rosen grew up in Baldwin. Now a successful author, she has returned to her hometown library via Zoom to discuss her latest novel, "Songs of Summer," on Dec. 8.
Christina Espeut, a PTA mom at Meadow Elementary School, and her family take an annual trip to Jamaica. Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October, Espeut had to break the news to her children that their family trip was canceled this year.
When it comes to giving their students a hands-on learning experience, Baldwin knows how to make it happen. The district partnered with the Cradle of Aviation Museum to bring the solar system to its ...
There's a fine line between love and hate- the enemies to lovers trope proves that. When you're young, adults tell you that a boy is picking on you because he has a crush on you. We are wired to believe that being treated unkindly is a form of love.
I woke up that morning ready to experience the happiest day of my life, a moment I had been waiting for since I was six years old. Seeing Taylor Swift. The Era's Tour was the concert of the summer and I was one of so few people who were able to snag a ticket.
Love is made out to be this wholesome, beautiful thing that every person strives for. Being in love is supposed to make you feel safe, warm, and comfortable. You're supposed to feel happy. So why has it only ever felt cruel, soul-crushing, and pointless for me?
Salem, Mass. - When people think of places to visit downtown, the first thing that comes to mind is witches. Whether that be the Witch Museum or the Witch House, those are the attractions that visitors are drawn to year round. The real hidden gem of Downtown Salem is located right on Derby Street.
Period poverty is defined as the lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education in regards to menstruation. This problem affects the 500 million people who lack access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities. Non-menstruating individuals may be wondering why this is a problem everyone should care about; And that is...
On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Salem State Vikings dominated the scoreboard with an impressive 6-1 win against the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Trailblazers. Two minutes into the first period, Trailblazers' Christian Nawrocki (Darien, Conn.) was sent to the penalty box for hooking. At the very last second of the Vikings power play opportunity, Luke...
November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to come together and support those living with the chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Not enough people are educated on Type 1 diabetes and what it is exactly. Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic condition where the pancreas makes little...
Growing up on Cape Cod, Liv Duarte had a happy childhood. She comes from a two parent household, where they always put her and her brother first, ensuring both kids had everything they needed to succeed. But through all of this, Duarte was exposed to the world of difficulties and grievances that every parent hopes...
Jeff Theis is an English professor, at Salem State University, but growing up, that was the last thing he wanted to do. Theis began his career at Kenyon College where he got his bachelor's degree in English. He then started at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received his master's degree.
On Saturday, January 28, the Salem State Vikings put a quick end to their losing streak with a 7-2 win against the Framingham State Rams at the Rockett Arena. Only 11 seconds into the first period, Erik Larsson (Lake Tahoe, Calif.) started the game off strong earning the Vikings their first goal, with an assist...
Those of us who grew up in New England may wonder why so many out-of-state students attend Salem State-but for some, including many members of Salem State's men's ice hockey team, this may be one of their only options. Why? So they can continue to play the sport they grew up loving.
When former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick started the Massachusetts Commonwealth Commission on the Status of Women, the voices of the women living in Massachusetts were being heard louder than ever before. Here in Essex County, we have the Essex County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW), the purpose of which is to advance the...
While growing up in Sacramento, California, Dr. Cindy Vincent-Associate Professor of Media and Communication at Salem State-was not only involved with her school's yearbook club; she was also out joining local protests. As she got older, she started to study activism and research civic engagement. Most recently, she has been doing her part advocating for...