Village of Lindenhurst

Long Island, NY

Mayor’s Message – March 2021

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Demand for the COVID vaccine continues to outweigh the supply.  The current number of vaccines allocated for New York State is still low, which is somewhat frustrating for all of us, especially as we continue to deal with the uncertainties COVID-19 has brought to our lives over the past year.  However, if we can all be patient for a little longer, we will get to the light at the end of the tunnel.  An April appointment may seem far away, but it is sooner than you think.  Also, if you are not eligible, please do not attempt to make an appointment yet.

Until everyone who wants to be vaccinated is vaccinated, it is vital to the health and wellbeing of us all to continue to adhere to the recommendations mandated by the State of New York.  I know that many of us have pandemic fatigue; growing tired and weary of wearing a mask, social distancing, Zoom meetings, etc.  However, Coronavirus cases are still high in Suffolk County.  As I write this, Newsday reports an average increase of 11 new cases daily over the last week in Lindenhurst Village.  But as the Lindenhurst Community, we are all in this together!  We can all continue to contribute by limiting social gatherings, and being mindful of basic personal hygiene and protection. Washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and limiting unnecessary social contact will help stop the spread of the virus.

As I always say, the most valuable resource of the Lindenhurst Community is our people. When possible, we must lend a helping hand to those in need. Please share any thoughts that you may have to help continue to keep Lindenhurst a great place to live. I continue to keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers. With everyone’s help, we will put an end to this crisis.  I remain grateful to serve as your Mayor.

Pita Bowl Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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COVID-19 has caused a lot of problems for small, local businesses, but one local eatery – The Pita Bowl – was able to successfully open in Lindenhurst.  The Pita Bowl, located at 280A North Wellwood Avenue, would have had their ribbon-cutting last March when they opened their doors, but the pandemic prevented that from happening.  Their February 6th Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony gave the Leunes family a chance to thank friends, family, and members of the community for their support.  Mayor Lavorata said, “The Greek food at the Pita Bowl is excellent!  During these difficult times, I urge everyone to continue to support our Lindenhurst Business Community.”

 

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Dean Leunes, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Rea Leunes, and Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President Jo-Ann Boettcher.

Winter Storm Information

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In the event of a winter storm, the Village of Lindenhurst Department of Public Works asks each resident to do the following:

  1. Keep vehicles off the road. Put your vehicle in your driveway, or ask a neighbor to share theirs. If a driveway is not an options, lawns can be used to park vehicles only in the event of storm where the roadways need to be cleared (this will not harm the lawn).
  2. Try not to clear your driveway until the plows are finished. When the street is completed, pile the snow to the right of the driveway.
  3. Do not blow snow into the roadway. A summons can be issued for doing so and creating a road hazard.
  4. Keep your vehicle all the way in your driveway. Do not have it hanging into the roadway while the roads are being plowed. The drivers may not see it and damage to the vehicle may occur.

The Village is not responsible for any damages that occur during a snow event.

If all residents follow these suggestions, it will allow the Department of Public Works to do their job quickly and safely.

Main roads and emergency snow routes will be first priority and then side streets to follow.

For questions about plowing, please contact the Department of Public Works at (631) 957-7520 or highway@villageoflindenhurstny.gov . Facebook will not be utilized as a means of reporting streets that need to be plowed.

Mayor’s Message – January 2021

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A MESSAGE FROM  LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

We are all hoping the mild Winter we’ve been enjoying continues until Springtime.  However, just in case Mother Nature does not cooperate, we wanted to put out some information for our residents of things you should be aware of about Village snow removal.  No matter how great an accumulation of snow Winter brings, we in the Village of Lindenhurst remain prepared.  The Village Department of Public Works takes great pride in keeping our roads clear and safe, quickly and efficiently.

DO YOUR PART!  One of the most helpful things residents can do during a snow emergency is to get cars off the street.  Park in your driveway, if you have one, or ask a neighbor if you can share theirs – they may welcome the request as more cars normally means less shoveling.  This simple act will make it so much easier for the snow plows to get through, which will mean our streets will be cleared sooner and more effectively.

DO NOT SHOVEL SNOW INTO ROADWAY!  Additionally, please be aware that it is against Village Code to shovel/blow snow into the street since it can create a road hazard.  Try not to clear your driveway until plows are finished.  When the street is completed, pile the snow to the right (your right when facing the street/your left when facing the house) of the driveway.  This will avoid the snow being pushed back into your driveway if the plows need to come through again.  Also, please don’t forget to clear sidewalks and fire hydrants adjacent to your property after a storm.

Remember, in a snowstorm the Village’s number one job is safety.  Main roads and emergency snow routes are first priority for the plows; side streets to follow.  Our Department of Public Works plow trucks are out at all hours, in all conditions, to clear the Village roadways so that we are able to go about the business of daily living within a reasonable amount of time.

I remain humble to be the Mayor of the Village of Lindenhurst, and I hope our residents appreciate the hard work of our Village employees, and our commitment to getting the job done.

Former Lindenhurst Student Honored

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In a small ceremony, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and Lindenhurst School District Superintendent Daniel Giordano honored former Lindenhurst Student Kassidy Rieder on receiving the 2020 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award. Kassidy is praised as one of the most devoted supporters of public education on Long Island and was one of 16 honorees to receive this award.

Trustee Masterson said, “It’s always wonderful to see students from Lindenhurst go on to make a difference in their communities! Congratulations to Kassidy.”

Pictured: Superintendent Daniel Giordano, Nassau BOCES Board President Susan Bergtraum, Kassidy Rieder, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Trustee Joan M. Masterson.

A Year-End Message from Mayor Lavorata

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A YEAR-END MESSAGE FROM  LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

What a busy year we have had here in the Village of Lindenhurst!  The year 2020 has brought us many challenges and many achievements.  Our Lindenhurst Community has come together whenever called upon to do so.

To all of our residents — please accept my personal thanks for your support and co-operation during this year, even at difficult times.

To our valued first-responders, ambulance company, firefighters, and Chiefs of the Lindenhurst Fire Department, most of whom are at the call throughout the holiday season to ensure our residents get help when needed — you are an asset to our community.

To our Village Administrative Staff & Department of Public Works Employees, who have continued to work hard during the pandemic – thank you.  Extra special thanks to the DPW for keeping our roads safe, our garbage picked up, and our streets plowed.

So, with the good news regarding the vaccine in 2021, I wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Village Mourns Charlie Tanner

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The Village of Lindenhurst mourns the loss of lifetime Village resident, Charlie Tanner. Charlie was born in Lindenhurst in 1928 and graduation from Lindenhurst High School in 1945. He married his wife, Carol, in 1948 and were proud parents to four children, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1950 to 1951.

Charlie was strongly involved in the Lindenhurst Fire Department. He joined Breslau Engine Company in 1949 (a third generation member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department). Charlie went on to become Captain of the Breslau Engine Company from 1959 to 1961 and Treasurer from 1987 to 2002. He was a member of the Fire Council from 1963 to 1985, and was the secretary for nineteen years. Charlie initiated the Breslau Engine Co. Scholarship Program for over thirty years.

Charlie Tanner was an exemplary member of our Lindenhurst community and he will be sorely missed.

Mayor’s Message – December 23, 2020

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

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LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

I wish everyone in our Lindenhurst Community a very Happy Holiday, and a Healthy New Year!  We have so many things to be grateful for, including our family, friends, and neighbors.  Look at all we have been through this year, and look at how our community has come together to help one another.  We will continue to get through the pandemic, and be even stronger – Lindy Strong!  Now, the hope of the COVID-19 vaccine is upon us, and the New Year looks bright and hopeful.  It is going to take a little while to distribute the vaccine, but the end of the pandemic is in sight.  In 2021, we hope that things will begin to get back to some type of “normal”.

 

I am so very proud to be the Mayor of the great Village of Lindenhurst.  As life continues to have its ups and downs, there is nothing better than sharing the journey with the amazing people of this Village.  Together, our burdens are eased, and our joys and accomplishments are multiplied.  As I always say, Lindenhurst is not just a place, it is home.  I love Lindenhurst!

Holiday Food Drive a Success!

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Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta partnered with Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and the Lindenhurst Memorial Library to host a Holiday Food Drive to benefit local Lindenhurst food pantries.  Councilman Manetta said, “The Pandemic has increased the need for food support across the Town and throughout our local communities.”  Deputy Mayor Weckerle said, “Now, more than ever, we must ensure our local food pantries have what they need to serve our neighbors and local families.”  The food collected was donated to the food pantries at Grace United Methodist Church & Evangel Church of God.

 

Pictured here (left to right) are: Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon

Village Hall Closed and Garbage/Recycling Pickup Canceled 12/17/2020

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Village Hall will be closed on Thursday 12/17/2020 and all sanitation pickup has been cancelled for Thursday.

 

In preparation of the possible snowstorm on Wednesday, the Village of Lindenhurst Department of Public Works asks each resident to do the following:

  1. Keep vehicles off the road. Put your vehicle in your driveway, or ask a neighbor to share theirs. If a driveway is not an options, lawns can be used to park vehicles only in the event of storm where the roadways need to be cleared (this will not harm the lawn).
  2. Try not to clear your driveway until the plows are finished. When the street is completed, pile the snow to the right of the driveway.
  3. Do not blow snow into the roadway. A summons can be issued for doing so and creating a road hazard.
  4. Keep your vehicle all the way in your driveway. Do not have it hanging into the roadway while the roads are being plowed. The drivers may not see it and damage to the vehicle may occur.

The Village is not responsible for any damages that occur during a snow event.

If all residents follow these suggestions, it will allow the Department of Public Works to do their job quickly and safely.

Main roads and emergency snow routes will be first priority and then side streets to follow.

For questions about plowing, please contact the Department of Public Works at (631) 957-7520 or highway@villageoflindenhurstny.gov . Facebook will not be utilized as a means of reporting streets that need to be plowed.