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A Few Clouds A Passover message: There is always something good
In every bad situation, there is also always something good that comes of it. The Talmudic character Nachum Ish Gamzu is famous, in Jewish tradition, for seeing the silver lining in …
State comptroller creates 'Financial Survival Toolkit'
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has compiled a “Covid-19 Financial Survival Toolkit” for New York residents. The list of resources, including various crucial phone numbers and important …
Gov. Cuomo: Covid-19 has killed twice as many in N.Y. as 9/11
Drop in hospitalization rate may point to a plateau, though
The number of Covid-19 deaths spiked to its highest overnight number yet from Tuesday into Wednesday, with 779 losing their lives, Governor Cuomo said Wednesday. That deadly night brought the …
Baldwin makes the switch to e-learning
School districts shift to remote teaching
Baldwin students, teachers and parents are adjusting to a new normal: e-learning. All New York schools are to remain closed until April 15, as recently ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And since …
Baldwin houses of worship shift to virtual services
Worship in the time of coronavirus
Baldwin houses of worship are figuring out how to adjust to the unprecedented consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic: Public gathering is no longer allowed. For Catholics, no further …
Governor Cuomo appeals for protective medical equipment
Governor Cuomo made an urgent appeal Thursday to any manufacturers that are willing and able to produce personal protective equipment, or PPE, such as N-95 masks, face shields and plastic gowns, which will go to hopital wokers treating COVID-19 patients.
School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux
School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued …
Baldwin Middle School students cheer up senior citizens with letters, videos
Baldwin Middle School seventh-grade students have spent the last few weeks focusing on how people could band together during a time of crisis as they read “Rising Water” by Marc Aronson. …
How soap destroys the coronavirus
Hand washing with soap and water remains one of the most effective defenses against the coronavirus — provided it is done correctly.
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 …
Editorial
Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand
Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . .
Editorial
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.
Editorial
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 . . .