Join Hangout One Happy Place in Baldwin for their annual walk celebrating Autism Awareness Month this April. Support the cause and be a part of a community dedicated to spreading awareness and acceptance.
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.
Within a span of five years, Richard Brodsky was diagnosed with two life-threatening illnesses, which inspired him to help others. Since 2014, he has been doing that with a 5K race for a special cause in Baldwin.
“The outpouring of support that we witnessed from every corner of the community just goes to show how special Lofts Pond Park is for Baldwin residents,” Legislator Mulé said.