Shahnaz Karim of Lockwood, Kessler, and Bartlett Inc. recently sponsored a blood drive in memory of Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata’s wife Helen Lavorata.  Shahnaz said, “Two years have passed since the world lost this beautiful soul. I felt a blood drive was a wonderful way to remember Helen.”

The pandemic has impacted many areas of life, including the availability of blood for emergency life-saving measures. Blood drives, like the one organized in honor of Helen Lavorata, are essential to replenishing the blood inventory.

Mayor Lavorata said, “I am honored and so thankful to Shahnaz for sponsoring a blood drive in Helen’s memory. Thank you to all those that donated blood.”

Pictured with Mayor Lavorata and the blood drive staff are Hamzah Shibli (Shahnaz’s son) and Shahnaz Karim.

During the Lindenhurst Rotary Club’s annual holiday party, Assistant District Governor of Rotary District 7255 Frank Seibert presented Co-Presidents Mandy Bopp & Pat Chiodo with a “Service Above Self” recognition banner for the Lindenhurst Rotary Club’s ongoing donation to the Rotary International Foundation.  The Rotary Foundation transforms local contributions into service projects that change lives, both close to home and around the world.  Rotary projects address many of today’s concerns, including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental issues.

 

Pictured here in front, with other members of the Lindenhurst Rotary Club (left to right):  Lindenhurst Rotary Club Co-Presidents Mandy Bopp and Pat Chiodo, Assistant District Governor of Rotary District 7255 Frank Seibert, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

The Lindenhurst Rotary Club held a holiday celebration at Village Historian Anna Jaeger’s home.  Pictured here (left to right), enjoying the festivities are Lindenhurst Rotary Cub Co-President Pat Chiodo, Village Historian Anna Jaeger, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

Mayor Michael Lavorata and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle recently attended a holiday gathering of the Lindenhurst Fire Council.

Deputy Mayor Weckerle said, “We sincerely appreciate the spirit of cooperation that exists between the Village Administration and our wonderful Fire Department.  Personally, I thank all of our Lindenhurst Fire Department members for their on-going, selfless service and dedication to the people of the Lindenhurst Community.”

“Our firefighters put in an enormous amount of time and effort, not only in response to emergency and rescue calls, but also in the training required to be prepared for the diversity of response requests they receive,” said Mayor Lavorata.

Pictured here (left to right): Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, 3^rd Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo, 2^nd Assistant Chief Robert Santos, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, 1^st Assistant Chief David Collins, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Chief Michael DeGregorio.

 

There has never been a St Patrick’s Parade in the Village of Lindenhurst, but that will change in just a few months. Lindenhurst Trustee RJ Renna and Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe have announced plans for the First Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade to take place on Saturday, March 26^th, 2022 at 11:00 am. The event will include numerous bag pipe bands, Irish dancers, marching units, and fire department and school marching bands.

“The Parade Committee has lots of fun things planned, including a “Green Tie Affair” on March 5^th.  Stay tuned for more information!” said Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I would like to publicly thank Trustee Renna and David Crowe, who partnered to see their vision of a St. Patrick’s Parade become a reality.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “As we continue to revitalize our annual Lindenhurst traditions, I am excited as we add this new tradition — another family day of fun and festivities in our Downtown Business District.”

Pictured here (left to right) are Chief of Staff for NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre Brendan Cunningham, Town of Babylon Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe, Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader, Belfast Gastro Pub Co-Owner Bobby Fortier, Trustee RJ Renna, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

Commuter Parking Permits for the 2022 year can be purchased online! Non-resident permits are available to be purchased for those that have been notified through the non-resident lottery. There is a service fee charged by the credit card processing company. This fee is non-refundable.

To purchase a parking permit online, please follow the following instructions:

1. Please go to the following link: Parking Permit Payment Portal
2. Follow instructions at the link for submitting an online payment.
3. Email a copy of your license and vehicle registration to parking@villageoflindenhurstny.gov (payments will not be processed without this information). If your license or registration do not contain a Village property address, two pieces of mail (deed, lease agreement, utility bill, bank statement, etc.) must be submitted in email containing license and registration.

Once payment and license/registration have been received, your permit will be mailed to the address on your license or mailing address.

Please call (631) 957-7500 or email parking@villageoflindenhurstny.gov with any questions.

Parking permits can also be purchased in person at Village Hall Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Permits can also be purchased by mailing a copy of your license and registration, along with a check for $65.00 (resident) or $225.00 (non-resident) to Village Hall.

To ensure that they are safe and in good condition for residents, roads in the Village of Lindenhurst are assessed regularly by the Superintendent of Public Works.  Re-paving schedules are determined by the funds that are available on a yearly basis, and the maintenance that is needed for the safety of our community.  This year, the Village has utilized over $2 million of Federal, State, and Utility Company funds to resurface many roads and improve drainage throughout the Village.

Trustee Patrick Pichichero said, “Although it seems that we only scratched the surface, the Village Board will continue to do as many drainage and road improvement projects as possible to improve the quality of life for our residents, for years to come.”

Pictured here overseeing the recent resurfacing operation on North Hamilton Avenue are Mayor Michael Lavorata and Trustee Patrick Pichichero.

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!”