Trustee RJ Renna has announced that, thanks in part to a Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grant, the municipal parking facility, located on West Hoffman Avenue and School Street, has been completely gutted, in process for renovation.  Some of the changes and improvements that will be coming to the parking lot include re-paving the asphalt lot, restriping the lot to accommodate more parking spaces, landscaping, and curb and sidewalk repair.

Trustee Renna said, “This project is another of the on-going upgrades the Village is making to improve the parking in our Downtown Business District.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “The Village, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement District, will continue to work to revitalize our Downtown Business District with transformative public and private sector projects.  We will work together to achieve our goal of creating a vibrant Downtown that will support current businesses, foster growth, and build a strong and secure future for the Lindenhurst Community.”

Pictured here (left to right) are Trustee RJ Renna, Superintendent of the Department of Public Works Rick Sorrentino, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

Mayor Michael Lavorata was on hand to congratulate Lindenhurst High School Football Coach Nicholas Lombardo and the Lindenhurst Varsity Football team on their stunning, come-from-behind 22-20 win over East Northport last Friday.  The Lindy Bulldogs will be playing Bellport for the League II Championship on Saturday night, November 20^th, at 7:00 p.m. at S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook.

Mayor Lavorata said, “I am so proud of our “never give up” Lindy Bulldogs.  Thank you for a great, exciting, football game.  Good Luck on Saturday night!”

Paul LaMartina was recently awarded the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest of the Loyal Order of Moose.  Mr. LaMartina, also the current President of Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, was celebrated during a Pilgrim Presentation Ceremony, in which he was presented with his Pilgrim blazer.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “Your outstanding record of community service, and loyalty to the Moose Lodge is evidenced by the time and effort given, on a daily basis, to the Lindenhurst Community.”

The Village Board recognized Mr. LaMartina’s achievement by designating November 15, 2021 as “Paul T. LaMartina Day”, and urges all residents to join in appreciation of this outstanding individual.

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Ed Wiggins from NYS Senator Phil Boyle’s Office, Paul T. LaMartina, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey.

The Village of Lindenhurst is hoping to significantly reduce flooding on South 8^th Street through a new water control system that pumps stormwater back into the canal.  If successful, this “proof of concept” project can be replicated on other Village streets south of Montauk.

Trustee Patrick Pichichero said, “This new technology will prevent most street flooding which plagues South 8^th Street during an abnormal high tide or in heavy rains.  The pump, along with check valves that fit into drainage pipes, will prevent water from backing up and flooding streets.  The pump is designed to move as much as 11,000 gallons of water per minutes.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “The valves and water pump will mitigate substantially most of the nuisance flooding that South 8^th Street and some of our low-lying areas are predominantly subject to.”

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, South 8^th Street Resident Patrick Norton, and Superintendent of DPW Rick Sorrentino

Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (left) and Village Trustee Patrick Pichichero (right) enjoyed a Friday night half-time performance of the Lindenhurst High School Marching Band during the recent LHS Football team Division II playoff game victory over Connetquot.  The marching band is under the direction of Kevin Pike (middle).

“The entire Lindenhurst Community has much to be proud of in this special group of hard-working, dedicated students,” said Mr. Pike.

“We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the LHS Band Director Kevin Pike for the band’s rousing performance, in front of the hometown Lindenhurst Bulldog crowd,” said Trustee Pichichero.

 

The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421 participated in the Lindenhurst Community Cares “Trick or Trunk” event by serving hot chocolate on a very cold, windy Fall night.  Pictured here, serving the hot chocolate, are Moose Lodge President Paul LaMartina, Vice President Bridgette Ahlers, along with Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon.

The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge held a spook-tacular “Moose-O-Ween” celebration.  The evening featured delicious food, outstanding entertainment by Gerry Ferretti, and a Halloween Costume contest.  Pictured here, enjoying a Halloween cake donated by Mayor Michael Lavorata and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, are Helene & Don Allen.  Mrs. Allen won first place in the costume contest.

Mayor Lavorata said, “Thank you to Lindenhurst Moose Lodge President Paul LaMartina for sponsoring such a wonderful, fun-filled Halloween party!”

 

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.