Village of Lindenhurst Trustee David Collins recently held an Emergency Preparedness Meeting with Mike from the Office of Emergency Management to discuss ways residents can prepare for emergencies and help first responders when assistance is needed.

For residents who were unable to attend, the Village encourages everyone to take a few simple steps to help keep themselves, their families, and their community safe.

Here are a few important ways to prepare:

• Make Sure Your House Numbers Are Visible: Clearly display your house numbers so police, fire, and ambulance personnel can quickly locate your home during an emergency. Make sure the numbers are easy to see from the street, especially at night.
• Sign Up for Suffolk County Alerts: Register for Suffolk County’s emergency notification system, SuffolkAlert, to receive important emergency notifications and public safety information.
• Download the My Lindy App: Stay connected with the Village of Lindenhurst by downloading the My Lindy app for Village updates, announcements, and important community information.
• Register for Smart911: Create a Smart911 profile to provide emergency responders with important information that may help them better assist you and your family during an emergency.

Taking these steps now can make a difference when an emergency occurs. Residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to review their emergency preparedness plans, make sure their contact information is up to date, and ensure their homes can be easily identified by first responders.

The Village of Lindenhurst thanks Trustee David Collins and the Office of Emergency Management for helping educate residents on the importance of emergency preparedness.

Pictured here (left to right) are: Mike from SC OEM, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Trustee David Collins, and LFD Chief David Brink.

On Friday, November 6th, 2026, the Lindenhurst Village Historian’s office, and the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst will proudly present “Lindenhurst- We Were There” – a documentary of loss, remembrance, unity, and endurance, told through the first-person accounts of Lindenhurst’s surviving family members, first responders, residents and community leaders. The documentary will have a red-carpet premiere at the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, located at 883 South Broadway, beginning at 7PM and is open to the public. Doors will open at 6:30PM.

“A generation has passed since that terrible day, September 11, 2001, and now more than ever the profound obligation we, as historians have to preserve and always remember September 11th is a responsibility, a solemn and sacred duty,” said Village Historian Anna Jaeger. Working with a dedicated committee of current and former Village officials, the Village Historian’s office commissioned Gerry Ferretti, independent filmmaker, playwright, musician, actor, and founder of the New York Long Island Film Festival (NYLIFF) to create a documentary filmed through a lens focused on the Lindenhurst perspective; capturing the events and aftermath of September 11th , bearing witness to the perseverance of the eight Lindenhurst families that remain forever affected by the unimageable loss of their loved ones, and the endeavor embraced by the Lindenhurst community to create and build the Lindenhurst Remembers September 11th Memorial Garden.

“We are grateful to Gerry for agreeing to direct and film this important chronicle, allowing us to continue to keep our promise to always remember, and commit to the principle of teaching the generations that will follow us,” said former Mayor Lynda Distler, who was Mayor of Lindenhurst when 9-11 occurred. “This documentary is an example of our community’s on-going commitment to always remember, to hold the families of the eight individuals lost that day in our hearts, and to pay tribute to the ongoing sacrifice of our first responders no matter how many years pass.”

“September 11th changed everything,” said current Mayor Michael Lavorata, “and the repercussions will be felt for generations to come. These stories, as told by surviving family members, first responders, survivors, and residents are important; they need to be told, preserved, and shared with our children, the future of our Lindenhurst community. Beginning on September 12, 2001, our community has gathered annually in remembrance and in solidarity to never forget. This film is a testament to the pledge Lindenhurst made to honor and pay tribute to those we lost, those who survived, and to those who sacrificed during the rescue and recovery efforts.”

“Lindenhurst- We Were There”, said Lindenhurst Village Trustee and former Village Administrator Douglas Madlon, “was funded entirely though private donations. Viewers will hear firsthand accounts of loss, courage, perseverance, and remembrance. The documentary was filmed entirely on location in Lindenhurst including Village Hall, the Lindenhurst Fire Department Headquarters, the Grace United Methodist Church, and of course the Lindenhurst Remembers September 11th Memorial Garden which provided a poignant and hallowed backdrop to the stories and reflections shared by some of the nearly 40 contributors whose interviews and remembrances will remain with us, like the Memorial Garden, in perpetuity.”

On Friday, October 23, the Village of Lindenhurst gathered with family, friends, and community members to honor the memory of Sean Varela with a street dedication at Mound Street and Bay Place.

Mayor Michael A. Lavorata, members of the Village Board of Trustees, and other local officials joined Sean’s loved ones to honor his life and legacy.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared in this special occasion. May this dedication serve as a lasting tribute to Sean and the impact he had on those who knew and loved him.

Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President Marie Seaquist got a wonderful surprise at the Chamber’s October General Meeting when Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle announced that the Mayor’s Beautification Society named her business – Elite Dance Studio – as their 2026 Merchant of the Year!

Marie and her team bring the joy and love of dance, fitness, and movement to the Village of Lindenhurst Business District through jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and acro classes. Located at 123 North Wellwood Avenue, their storefront is always a beautiful stand-out, decorated seasonally and adorned with cascades of flowers, greenery, and special holiday touches.

Pictured here (left to right): Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and Elite Dance Studio Owner Marie Seaquist.

The Village of Lindenhurst extends its sincere thanks to the Town of Huntington for lending us a sanitation truck (shown here) while one of our own is down for repairs.

In 2022, Lindenhurst was proud to lend Huntington two trucks after a fire at its DPW facility damaged six of its vehicles. Today, we’re grateful to see that same spirit of generosity and cooperation come full circle.

It’s a great reminder that when our communities work together, we can keep things moving and continue getting the job done for the residents we serve. That’s what being good neighbors is all about!

Thank you, Town of Huntington, particularly Sanitation Supervisor Patrick Maisch, for your partnership and neighborly support!

Village of Lindenhurst Trustee Douglas Madlon recently joined Keith Arco & Al Lopez of the Village DPW Horticultural Department in helping plant trees throughout the community, supporting efforts to keep our neighborhoods beautiful, healthy, and green.

The Village of Lindenhurst proudly recognized Ed Kozlowski upon his retirement after an extraordinary 45 years of dedicated service to the community.

Mr. Kozlowski spent his career serving as a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) with the Department of Public Works. Throughout his four and a half decades of service, he earned the respect and appreciation of his colleagues through his ability, diligence, and commitment to the Village and its residents.

In recognition of his remarkable career, Mayor Michael Lavorata, with the unanimous support of the Village Board of Trustees, proclaimed Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as “Ed Kozlowski Day” in the Village of Lindenhurst. The proclamation honors Kozlowski for his 45 years of faithful service and his lasting contributions to the community.

“Ed has made a lasting difference, not only in the work of our Department of Public Works, but also in the lives of the people he worked alongside. We are deeply grateful for everything he has done for Lindenhurst and wish him nothing but health, happiness and many wonderful years ahead in retirement,” said Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

Pictured here (left to right) are: Superintendent of Public Works Rick Sorrentino, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Karen Kozlowski, Ed Kozlowski, and Trustee Patrick Pichichero.

The Rainbow Senior Center Quilting Angels, led by MaryEllen Ransom, have generously donated 12 handmade quilts to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund in honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

The quilts will be given to families during Cantor Fitzgerald’s September 11 Memorial Service, continuing a meaningful tradition of providing families with something warm and tangible to hold as they remember their loved ones.

The Village of Lindenhurst thanks MaryEllen Ransom and the Quilting Angels for their time, talent, and generosity. Their thoughtful gift is a beautiful way to honor those lost and bring comfort to their families.

Family History Day’s family friendly activities will include museum tours, a Civil War encampment, the Village’s Colonial Crawl History Tour, and nostalgic crafts and games from the past for children of all ages

Lindenhurst, NY –The Lindenhurst Historical Society invites one and all to continue celebrating our Nation’s 250th Anniversary with a Family Fun History Day Saturday July 25^th from 1PM to 5PM at Irmisch Historical Park.  Whether you love local history or enjoy nostalgia, there are crafts, games and activities for the young and young at heart.

Irmisch Historic Park located at the intersection of South Broadway and South Third Street is home to three of the Village’s museums, each managed by the Lindenhurst Historical Society. Family Fun History Day attendees will be invited to tour each museum; the 1901 Restored Long Island Railroad Depot and Freight House Museum where visitors can experience life in Lindenhurst at the turn of the 20th century; reminding all that the Lindenhurst we know today, first known as Breslau, owes its beginning to the arrival of the railroad.  The site also features a c.1958 “Hack” railroad cabin car that visitors can climb aboard. The Old Village Hall Museum invites visitors to tour exhibits that help tell the Lindenhurst story from the mid 1600’s through the late 20^th century.

Civil War buffs can tour a Union soldier encampment on the grounds of Irmisch Historic Park. To help visitors envision what life was like for Civil War soldiers, veterans, and civilians, the 119th New York Willis Company H. Civil War living historians will be on hand to provide context and authenticity to help educate and inform visitors about the Civil War.

The park will also feature a reprise of Lindenhurst Village’s Colonial Crawl History Tour fresh from its debut at the Village’s Liberty Day Celebration. Attendees can make stops at 13 stations each representing a different period in American history as told on large panels that interpret national events during each era and how they connected to life here in Lindenhurst.

Young visitors can learn what their 18^th and 19^th century counterparts turned to for fun and entertainment— no iPhones, Wi-Fi connected consoles or streaming platforms….youngsters of all ages are invited to come outside and engage in yesteryear’s pastimes……crafters can learn embroidery, players can master a game of marbles or DIYs can learn to build and sail their own balsa wood sailboat…..and for some friendly competition, join in the sacks races and bring a friend for the three legged races.

So, plan on joining the Society for a Lindenhurst day of history, fun and games—right here in our community’s own historical backyard at Irmisch Historic Park —bring a chair if you wish or a blanket for a picnic of your own. For more information, please call the Lindenhurst Historical Society at 631-506-8431 or email lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Fundraising to support the restoration is now underway with Bricks and Minifigs — Donors will receive a Lego kit to build their own Gatling Gun replica

The Inc. Village of Lindenhurst and the Lindenhurst Historical Society are pleased to announce their on-going effort to preserve and protect all things Lindenhurst with the restoration of a well-recognized and iconic community historic object –our WWI Gatling Gun- gifted in 1921 to Lindenhurst by the War Department. 

In 1922, the monument containing the Gatling Gun was completed, standing at the intersection of South Wellwood Avenue and Montauk Highway – marking the southern “gateway” into Lindenhurst and its downtown since.   The Gatling Gun was part of a larger volunteer community project conceived in 1919 and dedicated to recognizing Lindenhurst WWI servicemen.  The Gatling Gun’s complementary Monument Plaza featuring a 7’ granite obelisk topped with an eagle and bearing a bronze plaque inscribed with the Honor Roll – the names of 101 servicemen and 4 merchant marines is located at Monument Plaza in the center of Lindenhurst’s downtown- South Wellwood and Hoffman Avenues. 

A restoration plan has been developed and will include much-needed rust remediation, metal reconditioning and repainting that will accurately depict the Gatling Gun’s original paint color.  Discussion continues with a Pennsylvania wheelwright to provide period-appropriate wooden wheels that will replicate the carriage’s original wheels.

A fundraising campaign to support the restoration has partnered the committee with Bricks and Minifigs – West Babylon.  Bricks and Minifigs’ creative Brick Specialists have designed a Lego model of the Gatling Gun that was on display during the Village’s Liberty Day festivities.  Donors who contribute $100.00 to the restoration effort will receive their own kit to build a smaller Lego replica of the Gatling Gun.  For more information on how to donate or participate please email info@villageoflindenhurstny.gov or Lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.