“Thank you” to the Albany Avenue Elementary students for bringing lots of crafts to the Rainbow Senior Center today and enjoying a fun afternoon crafting with the seniors!

Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will join the Historical Society at the 1901 Restored Long Island Railroad Depot and Freight House Museum for the annual Furry Friends Fotos and Fun Event.

Lindenhurst, NY – The festive Yuletide decorations adorning the 1901 Restored Long Island Rail Road Depot and Freight House Museum will provide the perfect backdrop for the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s Second Annual Furry Friends Fotos; an opportunity for pet parents and their fur babies to enjoy and take part in what is becoming a Lindenhurst Historical Society holiday tradition Saturday December 6, 2025 from 10AM to 2PM. “Santa will be on hand to greet all visitors,” said Lindenhurst Historical Society President Evie Sosna. “There will be opportunities to have photos of your pet, furry or otherwise, taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus all while visiting the Depot grounds which have been meticulously decorated by our volunteers. We invite all to spend some time with your pet and enjoy the Restored Depot’s historic setting”.

There is a suggested donation of $5.00 with all proceeds benefiting the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s museum restoration efforts. The 1901 Restored Long Island Railroad Depot and Freight House Museum is located at Irmisch Historical Park, corner of South Broadway and Kent Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information email the Lindenhurst Historical Society at lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

The United Veterans Council and the Village of Lindenhurst invite you to attend this year’s Veterans Day Remembrance Service. The event will be held at the Lindenhurst Village Square Park Gazebo (North Wellwood Avenue at East Hoffman Avenue) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit during the ceremony.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The Village of Lindenhurst is honored to celebrate the courage and sacrifice of our veterans. We hope you’ll join us as we come together to honor all who have served our great nation.”

In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Lindenhurst Fire Department Main House (225 South Wellwood Avenue).

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lindenhurst Village Board will conduct a Special Village Board Meeting on TUESDAY, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue to award BID #951-25 — REQUIRMENTS CONTRACT TO FURNISH & INSTALL ASPHALT CONCRETE ON VARIOUS VILLAGE ROADS.

At the August 12 Village Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees proudly recognized local athlete Arthur “AJ” Palladino for his outstanding achievements in diving. Trustee Douglas Madlon read a proclamation declaring August 12, 2025 as Arthur “AJ” Palladino Day.

AJ, a lifelong Lindenhurst resident, has quickly risen through the ranks of competitive diving, earning multiple national titles and representing the United States in international competitions. He is a member of the prestigious AAU National Team and is training with his sights set on qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Trials.

“AJ’s dedication and achievements are an inspiration to our community. We are proud to honor him and wish him continued success.” said Trustee Madlon.

The Village of Lindenhurst is excited to announce that grant applications for our NY Forward Small Projects Fund are now available!

The Lindenhurst community has been awarded funds through the New York State NY Forward (NYF) program to fund catalytic projects in the downtown to spur revitalization. As part of the overall NY Forward Project, the State awarded $300,000 towards a Small Projects Fund. Applicants with smaller projects (total project cost less than $100,000) can apply for funding under this program to complete these projects. The deadline for applications is August 27, 2025.

Visit www.LindenhurstNYF.com for more information. To set up an application assistance appointment, contact projects@visionli.org.

There will also be an Information Meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Village Hall, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Administrators will be available to answer questions and assist with applications.

Fill out your application today!

The Lindenhurst Memorial Library was filled with creativity, community spirit, and civic pride during this year’s Junior Mayor Gallery Night, a special event held in April to honor participants in the annual “Loving Lindenhurst” contest.

The evening showcased a vibrant collection of art, essays, and multimedia projects created by local students, each expressing what they love most about their hometown. These inspiring submissions are the heart of the contest, which selects the community’s next Junior Mayors—young leaders who represent Lindenhurst’s future with passion and purpose.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Lindenhurst Memorial Library staff, whose support and hospitality made this memorable night possible. We are deeply grateful to Library Director Lisa Kropp and Deputy Director Caitlin Sempowich for graciously hosting the event and for their ongoing commitment to uplifting our youth through, not only the Junior Mayor program, but through the library’s extensive programming, as well.

The Junior Mayor program continues to be a cornerstone initiative celebrating civic engagement and youth leadership in Lindenhurst. We look forward to seeing these bright young leaders continue to make a difference in our community.

Pictured: Library Director Lisa Kropp, Mayor Michael A. Lavorata, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, and Trustee Doug Madlon with some of the Junior Mayors in attendance at the gallery night.

The Village of Lindenhurst recently held a press conference to help promote the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services FreshConnect Checks Program, and the federal Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).  Both of these programs enable eligible participants – including veterans, service members, their families, and qualified, low-income senior citizens – to purchase healthy, fresh, local fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands.

One of those participating markets is the Lindenhurst Farmers Market, opening for the season on Saturday, May 10^th, at Lindenhurst Village Square Park.  Now in its second year, the Lindenhurst Farmers Market is organized by local volunteer, Darlene Fantel.  This year, she is coordinating weekly programming at the market to focus on health, nutrition, and wellness activities and education, including Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Nutrition Education Programs, New York State National Guard Citizen’s Emergency Preparedness Training, and food demonstrations led by Lindenhurst High School Culinary/Hospitality Students.  The Lindenhurst Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays, through November 22^nd, from 10:00AM-2:00PM.

The FreshConnect Checks Program is for veterans, active service members, surviving spouses & family members.  FreshConnect Checks are distributed locally through the Suffolk County Veteran Services Agency (suffolkcountyny.gov/veterans/Home) on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested applicants must first register by contacting the Northport VA Medical Center at 631-261-4400 x12073.

For income requirements and information about the FMNP for Senior Citizens, please contact the Village of Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizens Center at 631-957-7526. 

Deputy Mayor RJ Renna said, “Lindenhurst is proud to be a place where our seniors, local veterans, service members, and their families can come to utilize these important benefits.  We hope that the Lindenhurst Farmers Market will benefit ALL of our residents, as a place to gather to get healthy food for our bodies, nutritional information for our minds, and community fellowship for our spirits.”

Pictured here (left to right) are: Suffolk County Legislator, Chairman of the Veterans Committee Nick Caracappa, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey, Suffolk County Veteran Services Agency Director CMSgt. (Ret.) Marcelle Leis, Darlene & Rob Fantel, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Riley Renna, Long Island Blue Star Moms NY6 Chapter President Patricia Harper, Trustee Douglas Madlon, and Trustee Maryann Weckerle.

As Memorial Day approaches, the Village of Lindenhurst is excited to announce that planning for the annual Memorial Day Parade is officially underway. This year’s event will continue the long-standing tradition of honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The parade and services will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 26, 2025. The VFW will hold its ceremony at Breslau Ceremony and proceed to Fireman’s Memorial Park. From there, the full parade will kick off at 11:00 AM and proceed west on Hartford Street and then head south on North Wellwood Avenue. The parade will end of Village Hall, where the Village Memorial Day Ceremony will take place (approximately 12:00 PM).

The Village is grateful to the United Veterans Council of Lindenhurst for their invaluable efforts in organizing this event. Their dedication to ensuring the parade is a meaningful and impactful tribute to our fallen heroes is deeply appreciated by the community.

Pictured: Members of the United Veterans Council with Village Trustee Doug Madlon and Village Clerk Katie Schrader.