Archives for April 17, 2026

Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata was recently sworn in as President of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA) Executive Board. Having served on the Executive Board since 2022, Mayor Lavorata now succeeds outgoing President, Village of Brightwaters Mayor John Valdini. The SCVOA’s mission is to inform, support, and advocate on behalf of the 32 villages of Suffolk County.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “It’s a privilege to take on this role and continue working alongside such dedicated village leaders across Suffolk County. I look forward to strengthening collaboration among our communities and advancing the shared priorities that support our residents and local governments.”

Pictured here (left to right): Village of Patchogue Mayor Paul Pontieri; Suffolk County Legislator (LD15) Jason Richberg; Village of Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata; and Village of Brightwaters Mayor John Valdini.

The Village of Lindenhurst is pleased to announce that the playground at Village Park has officially reopened.

Thanks to favorable temperatures and sunny weather, the Department of Public Works was able to complete temporary patchwork to address hazardous areas of the playground’s rubber surfacing.

The Village is currently in the bid phase for a full replacement of the playground’s rubber surface, which has deteriorated in certain areas due to the high volume of use the park receives. This temporary repair allows the playground to safely remain open while the larger project moves forward. Updates on the full replacement project will be shared as they become available.

Thank you to our Department of Public Works for their hard work in completing this much-needed improvement!