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Read the replies to the inquiry about moving to Baldwin. Very interesting, but I gotta tell you that they are more than borderline racist. It's amazing how folks suddenly see all these flaws in a neighborhood once more people of color move in.
Will have lived in Baldwin 19 years come this June; my daughter graduated from the H.S. in 2007 and my son is currently a sophomore there. IMO it's remarkable how much the hamlet has NOT changed over the years. The area is probably more congested than it used to be b/c more two-earning couples moved in which can mean more than one car parked in the street and overall higher levels of traffic.
But aside from these observations, it appears that many of the replies were colored (pun attended) by posters' prejudices. Yes, there have been problems at the H.S., but name me one high school -- even in Long Island's affluent areas -- that hasn't had its share of problems. Do we not remember what happened at Mepham High in Merrick a few years ago? Did anyone hear that Oceanside has an alarmingly high STD rate? Or that there have been incidents at Rockville Centre's South Side High School that manage not to have been widely reported, probably because the village has its own police force? I know of what I speak.
So you see, much of what's been said about Baldwin really comes from folks' lack of comfort with being around people of color not a serious deterioration in the neighborhood. Almost 90% of graduates get their Regents Diplomas, and a significant percentage obtain more prestigious diplomas.
I do agree that Rockville Centre (RVC) is a very nice area and that its schools are highly rated. And, the village does have a nice walkable downtown area. However, it is not very diverse and, perhaps more important to the budget concious, it's very expensive. Generally, speaking you have to spend upwards of $600,000 -- yes, even in today's market -- for a starter home, e.g., three bedrooms with 1.5 to two bathrooms, but the house might still need a fair amount of work.
Oceanside is less expensive than RVC, and I believe its schools perform well, though not as well as RVC's. It's more expensive than Baldwin and a lot less diverse.
Rhmart,
How many times do you have the post the same reply? I also live there for almost 16 years and just moved Dec. 08. If thats the only changes you'd seen,............. I suggest you take off those blinders
I live in Baldwin now for the past 3 years and went to the high school. It's definitely close to a lot of things including the mall, the city, and the beach which are all plusses but as far as things to do that are in the town there isn't much. There is a really nice park though. The schools are fine I had some awesome teachers and the people in the administration have actually been extremely helpful to me. The economy has kind of killed business but it's by no means a dangerous neighborhood you can walk around by yourself at night and I assure you nothing will happen. I honestly think the only reason why some people have such negative views is prejudice. It's a legitimately diverse town and some people are scared of people who don't look like them.
Read the replies to the inquiry about moving to Baldwin. Very interesting, but I gotta tell you that they are more than borderline racist. It's amazing how folks suddenly see all these flaws in a neighborhood once more people of color move in.
Will have lived in Baldwin 19 years come this June; my daughter graduated from the H.S. in 2007 and my son is currently a sophomore there. IMO it's remarkable how much the hamlet has NOT changed over the years. The area is probably more congested than it used to be b/c more two-earning couples moved in which can mean more than one car parked in the street and overall higher levels of traffic.
But aside from these observations, it appears that many of the replies were colored (pun attended) by posters' prejudices. Yes, there have been problems at the H.S., but name me one high school -- even in Long Island's affluent areas -- that hasn't had its share of problems. Do we not remember what happened at Mepham High in Merrick a few years ago? Did anyone hear that Oceanside has an alarmingly high STD rate? Or that there have been incidents at Rockville Centre's South Side High School that manage not to have been widely reported, probably because the village has its own police force? I know of what I speak.
So you see, much of what's been said about Baldwin really comes from folks' lack of comfort with being around people of color not a serious deterioration in the neighborhood. Almost 90% of graduates get their Regents Diplomas, and a significant percentage obtain more prestigious diplomas.
I do agree that Rockville Centre (RVC) is a very nice area and that its schools are highly rated. And, the village does have a nice walkable downtown area. However, it is not very diverse and, perhaps more important to the budget concious, it's very expensive. Generally, speaking you have to spend upwards of $600,000 -- yes, even in today's market -- for a starter home, e.g., three bedrooms with 1.5 to two bathrooms, but the house might still need a fair amount of work.
Oceanside is less expensive than RVC, and I believe its schools perform well, though not as well as RVC's. It's more expensive than Baldwin and a lot less diverse.
Mepham is in Bellmore, NOT merrick...and do you know what happened to the town after that incident? Gangs, tons of crime...and a total turn-over of a once very nice neighbourhood. If you don't believe me, that's fine, I lived there for 26 years...I moved out b/c of the crime there.
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I also live there for almost 16 years and just moved Dec. 08. If thats the only changes you'd seen,............. I suggest you take off those blinders
