Town of Babylon Supervisor, Rich Schaffer recently held the Opening Ceremony of “Red Ribbon Week” at the front steps of Babylon Town Hall.  “Red Ribbon Week”, which is celebrated annually, October 23-21, is time to make the community aware of the Town and Village’s drug prevention programs.  The event was attended by many community groups throughout the Town of Babylon.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “It was an honor to attend this event, and to see all of the efforts within the Town of Babylon — by elected officials, law enforcement, community groups, volunteers, and our youth — to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.”

Pictured here with Mayor Lavorata (third from left) are a host of Town of Babylon community leaders.

For the second year in a row, the Village of Lindenhurst was home to the New York Long Island Film Festival (NYLIFF).  Festival Directors, Gerry Ferretti and Katie Schrader, both Lindenhurst residents, brought the festival to their hometown last year when movie theaters shut down and festivals started going virtual.  The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge opened their doors to them, and NYLIFF was the only film festival to be fully live in 2020!  Now in its third year, NYLIFF celebrated 65 officially-selected, independent films from all over the world, over the course of four days – their biggest festival to date!  Films were screened again at the Moose Lodge, as well as this year at the South Shore Theatre Experience, and an Opening Night Party was held at Sand City South Brewing Company.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “Congratulations to the NYLIFF Team for another successful year!  Lindenhurst is proud to welcome this creative community to our Village — a filmmaker-friendly place with scenic water views, a traditional downtown area, and beautiful parks.”

Pictured here (left to right) are Emergency Manager Ray Fais, NYLIFF Judge Donna Morales, Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, NYLIFF Program Director Katie Schrader, Mayor Michael Lavorata, NYLIFF Host Lilo Grunwald, NYLIFF Founder/Director Gerry Ferretti, and NYLIFF Judge Paul Laudicano. (Photo by Ed Shin)

The Village of Lindenhurst and the Lindenhurst Rotary Club’s Annual Halloween Family Fun Day, held at Village Park, was a huge success, with hundreds of people enjoying an afternoon of Halloween fun.  The family event featured horse and pony rides, hay rides, bounce houses, games, face painting, a DJ, hot dogs, beverages, and all types of other goodies!

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “We are a family-oriented community, and are always developing new plans to benefit our residents.  I love Lindenhurst!  This year’s Halloween Family Fun Day was a wonderful, family event!”

Pictured here (left to right) Pete from Lindy’s South Shore Bagels, Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Mayor Michael Lavorata, John Reynolds, and Legislative Aide from NYS Senator Phil Boyle’s Office Anne Parmely.

Mayor Michael Lavorata was the guest speaker at the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce October meeting held at RipTides restaurant. The mayor informed the Chamber members of the many projects being implemented in the Village. He also spoke about the ongoing progress of the Downtown Business District. Mayor Lavorata said, “I was honored to socialize with the vibrant member of the Lindenhurst Business Community.”

The Lindenhurst Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1491 celebrated its 69^th Anniversary with its annual dinner. The celebration included special recognition of Christopher Ahlers, who received his Fellowship Degree and blue jacket. The Fellowship Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated leadership ability; by giving their time and effort to serve on multiple Moose committees, and by being a loyal, enthusiastic, and active member of the lodge. Mr. Ahlers was also honored as the 2021 Moose of the Year. Also recognized was Moose member, firefighter Mark Miller who along with Lt. John Tighe Jr., was named New York State Firefighter of the Year. The Moose Lodge also honored and thanked Peter Harrigan for serving as Administrator for the past 15 years.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “Congratulations to Christopher Ahlers on his Fellowship Degree and the 69^th Anniversary of the Moose Lodge.”

Pictured here (left to right) Front Row: 2021 Moose of the Year Christopher Ahlers, NYS Firefighter of the year Mark Miller, and Former Moose Administrator Peter Harrigan.

Back Row: Lindenhurst Moose President Paul LaMartina, Kyle McCarthy from Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey’s Office, Steve Randazzo from Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s Office, NYS Senator John Brooks, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

The update reflects a move of the Southhampton Early Voting Site to the Stony Brooke University Student Activities Center located at 39  Tuckahoe Road, Southampton NY.