Baldwin, Long Island
The hamlet has 76% of commuters who drive to work. Residents of Baldwin take advantage of public transportation trying to avoid dependentcy on cars as people in some other places. Many different neighborhoods with wonderful tree-lined streets make up the town. Some earlier developments feature either capes, colonials while other areas share a mix of architectural styles. The Baldwin Harbor Park is the famous park in the area that offers athletic fields, a playground, bike paths, roller rink and skate park. It provides enjoyment to children who play in its safe environment. A good selection of Italian restaurants and some Asian places make restaurants interesting little by little. The Baldwin Union Free School District has a total of 7 elementary schools, only 1 middle and a high school as well just enough to provide quality education for children. The elementary schools contain grades K-5. The middle school contains grades 6-8, but the sixth graders spend most of their time in a separate wing except for music, gym, lunch, arts, computers, technology, and language. The high school contains grades 9-12. The District is governed by a five-member elected board of education. Baldwin also has one Catholic school, St. Christopher, which was established in 1925. The school serves children from kindergarten to eighth grade. |

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