The Lindenhurst Department of Public Works (DPW) is getting a brand new facility!  Ground recently broke on Phase 1 of this capital improvement project to construct a new central garage, administrative offices, along with site improvements, and demolish the old, dilapidated current DPW facility at 121 Albany Avenue.

Over the years, the Lindenhurst DPW has expanded their fleet of vehicles and equipment in order to improve the many essential services the Village provides to residents.  These services include sanitation, recycling, street and roadway maintenance, snow removal, parks maintenance, and horticultural conservation and beautification.  As a result of the increased use, and the natural course of time, the DPW has outgrown their facilities and the buildings have fallen into a state of disrepair.

Trustee Douglas Madlon said, “This project, funded in part by NYS State and Municipal Facilities Grant funds, will upgrade and improve the public works buildings and grounds to better service our Lindenhurst community.”

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Trustee Maryann Weckerle, and Superintendent of DPW Rick Sorrentino

Lindenhurst restaurant Pigs On A Wing recently celebrated their 10^th year in business with a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting.  Pictured here, members of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, and local elected officials joined owner Kurt Satzinger and members of his staff to celebrate his milestone anniversary and recent expansion.

The “NY Comfort BBQ” eatery, located at 272 North Wellwood Avenue, started out as just a takeout & delivery service.  However, after taking over the storefront next door and undergoing extensive renovations, Pigs On A Wing now offers customers the option to enjoy a delicious meal in their new, spacious, and comfortable dining area.

Deputy Mayor RJ Renna said, “Pigs On A Wing has become a Lindenhurst staple!  We are so proud of their success and expansion in the Downtown Business District.  Lindenhurst will continue our commitment to helping our small businesses grow and thrive.”

We are pleased to announce that the Village will again sponsor the annual Summer Recreation Camp at the Village Park.

Lottery applications will become available on February 5, 2024 and are due back no later than February 29, 2024. (Closed for 2024 Season)

The camp will start at the beginning of July (exact date TBD) and continue for six (6) weeks. Camp hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Campers are grouped by age (not by school grade) in the following groups: 5-7 year olds, 8-9 year olds, and 10-14 year olds.

The camp is open to Lindenhurst children who are eligible to attend the Lindenhurst School District. Please note, children must complete kindergarten by the end of this school year to be eligible to register. Our staff is planning hard to offer the campers a summer of fun. We are determined to follow all recommendations and protocols established by the Board of Health and camper to counselor ratios; thus, the lottery.

Please fill out the lottery application (available on 2/5/24). If your child is chosen, you will receive the registration documents via email. The application and all pertinent information (including instructions for registration such as time and place, required forms and fees) will be included in the email. Be sure to include all requested information on the lottery application, especially email contact. All remaining applicants who did not get chosen in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list for their age group. The fee for Village residents is $265.00 for the full six weeks and $390.00 for non-Village Lindenhurst residents.

A lottery application must be submitted for each child. If you cannot print the application or submit it via email, please call Village Hall (631) 957-7500 between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Lottery applications must be returned by email (info@villageoflindenhurstny.gov), fax (631) 957-4605, or to Village Hall no later than February 29, 2024. Lottery applications will not be accepted after that date.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION PER CHILD.

The Christina Renna Foundation recently held their 17^th Annual Angel’s Wish Gala.  The foundation is dedicated to “A Prayer, A Wish, and a Dream of a Cancer Free World.”  They support children’s cancer research and furthering awareness and education through the support of cancer groups and outreach programs for the direct support of those in need.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “On behalf of the Lindenhurst Village Board, we are honored to support the Christina Renna Foundation for their selfless dedication on their journey to fulfilling Christina’s dream of eradicating childhood cancer.”

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Mayor Michael Lavorata, former Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Gala Hosts Phil & Rene Renna, Trustee Maryann Weckerle, Lindenhurst Library Board Trustee Ken St. John, Trustee Douglas Madlon, and Deputy Mayor RJ Renna.

The Lindenhurst Fire Departments Chiefs’ Office recently honored their long-time Administrative Assistant, Karen Leonardi, with a surprise retirement celebration.  Karen spent the Saturday morning brunch at the Fireman’s Pavilion shaking hands, receiving hugs, and laughing with the stream of family, friends, co-workers, and firefighters who showed up to celebrate her 33 years as a Village employee with the Fire Department.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “We will really miss Karen in the Chiefs’ Office.  It is a big loss for our Fire Department.  Karen has worked hard, and selflessly given her time and talents to our Lindenhurst community.  We are saying good-bye, but not really because she is still, and will always be, a part of our Village family.”

Pictured here are Village co-workers and friends wishing Karen a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.

Welcoming a new pastor within a church is a time for celebration.  St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lindenhurst recently experienced the joy of installing the Reverent Marc Herbst as their new pastor. 

Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey said, “Pastor Marc is a dedicated and experienced church and community leader, and he is an excellent choice to lead the St, John’s congregation.”

Pictured here celebrating and welcoming the new pastor and his family to the Lindenhurst community are (left to right):  Trustee Douglas Madlon, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Rev. Marc Herbst, and Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey. 

Also present, but not pictured, from the Town of Babylon were Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor Anthony Martinez, and Councilman DuWayne Gregory.

LINDENHURST NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION & BALL DROP

The Village of Lindenhurst culminated their 100^th Anniversary Year in the same way they kicked it off – with a New Year’s Eve Ball Drop!  While last year’s event drew hundreds of residents, families, and visitors out in the rain, the milder weather this year brought thousands to Village Square to celebrate 2023 and welcome 2024!

Sponsored by the Village of Lindenhurst and the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, the event featured live music by The Good Life band, fun giveaways, dancing robots, the ball drop, and fireworks! 

The Village celebrated Joseph Randazzo, Lindenhurst’s only-surviving WWII Veteran, as the evening’s honoree to help drop the Lindenhurst New Year’s Eve Ball.  Unable to attend at the last minute, Mr. Randazzo, who was just eighteen-years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Army through the Draft Board on June 6^th, 1944 – D Day, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, was proudly represented by his daughter and extended family.

The Lindenhurst New Year’s Eve Ball, designed and built by long-time Lindenhurst resident Floyd Chivvis, and his crew at Chivvis Enterprises, Inc., was operated with the expert assistance of the Lindenhurst Fire Department. When the countdown ended, a spectacular Fireworks by Grucci show wowed the happy crowd!

Pictured here with members of the Randazzo Family are Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey and Mayor Michael Lavorata (Photo Credit: Ed Shin).

The Village of Lindenhurst, and the Rotary & Kiwanis Clubs of Lindenhurst sponsored a holiday luncheon for the seniors at the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizens Center.  The highlight of the luncheon was the lighting of the Christmas tree by Mayor Michael Lavorata.  Trustee Douglas Madlon and Trustee Maryann Weckerle were also in attendance to wish everyone the happiest of holidays, and all the best for the New Year.

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Village Clerk Katie Schrader, Senior Center Manager Dawn Shipsey, Secretary to the Mayor Brianna Bartolotta, Village Deputy Clerk Katie McCaffrey, Village Administrator Joe Barone, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

Due to the bad weather predicted for Sunday, Winter on Wellwood is being rescheduled. This event is a large coordination of schedules across the various partnerships and we have all done our best to ensure that the community can still enjoy all aspects of the Winter on Wellwood event and that nothing had to be cancelled. Because of that, Winter on Wellwood will be split between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

EVENT DETAILS:

Friday, 12/8 at 7:00 PM the Lindenhurst Fire Department Holiday Parade will kick off and make its way down to the Village Square for the Historical Society’s (Breslau Lindy) tree lighting ceremony.

Saturday, 12/9 at the Village Square will be Santa in the Park from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (photos with Santa from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM) and the free carousel (sponsored by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce). The Kindl Market will operate from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Although this is not what we had originally planned, we hope that the Lindenhurst community (and our neighboring communities) can still enjoy our weekend of Winter on Wellwood!

Thank you to the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, Lindenhurst Fire Department, Lindenhurst Business Improvement District, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, Lindenhurst Historical Society (Breslau Lindy) for making sure that we can still provide such a great event to the residents!