Village of Lindenhurst

Long Island, NY

Mayor’s Message – May 2022

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The Village of Lindenhurst in conjunction with the United Veteran Council will resume its Memorial Day Parade tradition after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, May 30, 2022.
The parade will kick off with a ceremony at Breslau Cemetery at 8:00 AM. From there, the parade will head west on Newark Street, turn south on Delaware Avenue, and turn west on Charles Street where it will stop at Lindenhurst Fireman’s Memorial Park. At Fireman’s Memorial Park, another ceremony will take place. The parade will then head west on Hartford Street, and turn south on Wellwood Avenue. The parade will proceed down to the World War I Memorial at the intersection of Wellwood and Hoffman Avenues for another brief ceremony. The parade will once again proceed south on Wellwood Avenue for a closing ceremony on Lindenhurst Village Hall.
I, along with the rest of the Village Board, are encouraging residents to show their support for our veterans but also being sure to remember those we have lost. Please join our veterans, local officials, clergy, and local performers at Village Hall for the closing ceremony as we reflect and remember the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to our country.
The Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony will take place on South Wellwood Avenue at Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, immediately following the parade. We hope you can join us as we honor those who have served our country.

1901 Restored Long Island Rail Road Depot Open for Season

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The Village of Lindenhurst is pleased to announce that the 1901 Restored Long Island Rail Road Depot & Freight House Museum will open for the season on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
The museum, located at Irmisch Historical Park, on South Broadway between Kent Avenue and South Third Street, is open Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00PM – 4:00PM, through October 29, 2022. Admission is free, and all are welcome to come and learn about this unique part of our Lindenhurst and Long Island history.
Come and see the old ticket agents’ office, the black, cast iron stove, which provided the only heat, old railroad photographs and artifacts, and discover the legend of “Mile-A-Minute Murphy”. Tours for community groups are also available. Please call 631-957-7500 for more information.

Senior Safety Presentation from the 1st Precinct

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The Rainbow Senior Center recently welcomed two police officers from the 1st Precinct, Officers Dara and Jeanne. The officers gave a wonderful presentation focused on Senior Safety. The presentation educated the seniors on ways to protect themselves against becoming victims to thefts, assaults, and burglaries. Both officers will be back to the Rainbow Senior Center on Wednesday May 25th for a Senior Safety Question and Answer session.

Thank you to Officers Dara and Jeanne from the 1st Precinct for taking the time to educate our seniors!

If you would like more information on this upcoming event, please contact the Rainbow Senior Center at (631) 957-7526.

Lindenhurst Little League Opening Day

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LINDENHURST LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY

There are certain signs of Spring — birds start singing, trees start budding, and Little League baseball begins throughout our Lindenhurst community!

The Lindenhurst American and National Little Leagues’ traditional parades were back in full force on Saturday April 23rd, after having to scale down opening day festivities the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening Day ceremonies included a number of presentations by League Presidents Jason Peckholdt (American) and Bill Atkinson (National), with the first pitch thrown out by Mayor Michael Lavorata.  The Lindenhurst and North Lindenhurst Fire Departments joined the parades with trucks shining, horns beeping, and bands playing to celebrate the dedicated kids and coaches as they begin another season of competitive fun.

Pictured here (left to right) are LALL President Jason Peckholdt, Village Associate Justice Evan Zuckerman, T.O.B. Deputy Supervisor Antonio Martinez, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Administrator Joe Barone, Trustee RJ Renna & his daughter, Lily.

Suffolk County Announces Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure

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Suffolk County Announces Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure

Suffolk County celebrated Earth Day at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library with the announcement of a partnership with local libraries and municipalities to expand Countywide electric vehicle charging capabilities with a $12 million investment for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

The goal is to make investments in the Countywide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, including the purchase of electric vehicles – the first of which was delivered today.

This new initiative from Suffolk County aligns with the sustainability efforts of both the Village of Lindenhurst and the Lindenhurst Memorial Library – which is the third library in the Country to be certified as a “Sustainable Library. The Village of Lindenhurst has undertaken its own sustainability efforts with the installation of a solar carport at the commuter lot, solar panels at Village Hall, and LED streetlights.

 

Mayor Lavorata stated, “The Village of Lindenhurst, along with the Lindenhurst Memorial Library, are happy to contribute to the overall sustainability efforts in Suffolk County.”

Pictured here is County Executive Steve Bellone, Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey, and others with the newly purchased Nissan Leaf electric vehicle.

Also pictured is Village Administrator Douglas Madlon with County Executive Bellone.

 

SCVOA 2022 Legislative Dinner

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Village staff were on hand to support Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata as he was recently sworn in as 4th Vice President of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association Executive Board.  SCVOA’S mission is to inform, support, and advocate on behalf of the 32 Villages of Suffolk County.

Mayor Lavorata said, “I am grateful to have the support of the Village Hall staff, honored to serve on the SCVOA Board, and proud to serve as the Mayor of Lindenhurst.”

Pictured here (left to right) are: Secretary to the Mayor Katie Schrader, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Treasurer Anna Genao, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

Rainbow Center in Need of Volunteers

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The Village of Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center is seeking volunteers who would like to knit or crochet baby blankets, hats and blankets for veterans. We will supply you with the yarn and knitting/crochet needles. You can work on these items at home or in our center, whatever is most convenient for you.  Give us a call and we would be happy to answer any questions. When items are completed, you can drop them off at the center.

All items produced are donated & distributed to various local hospitals for preemie babies, shelters, children with cancer & to our veterans. The Rainbow Center is located at 293 Buffalo Avenue, and is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Any questions, contact the Rainbow Center at (631) 957-7526.

MAYOR LAVORATA JOINS SCVOA EXECUTIVE BOARD

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MAYOR LAVORATA JOINS SCVOA EXECUTIVE BOARD

Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata was recently sworn in as 4th Vice President of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association Executive Board.  SCVOA’S mission is to inform, support, and advocate on behalf of the 32 Villages of Suffolk County.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “This is a great honor for me personally, to be asked to serve on the Executive Board of SCVOA. I am proud to be the Mayor of the Village of Lindenhurst, and honored to serve my fellow colleagues in Village government.”

Also pictured here is Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim, who was awarded SCVOA’S 2022 Outstanding Leadership Award.

Pictured here (left to right) in support of Mayor Lavorata (far right) are: Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey, Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim, and Lindenhurst Superintendent of Public Works Rick Sorrentino.