Local Spotlight

A host of local officials turned out for the Christina Renna Foundation’s Annual Angel’s Wish Gala. Attending was Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Pat Pichichero, Trustee RJ Renna, along with his parents, Phil and Rene Renna, founders of the foundation, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and

The Village of Lindenhurst hosted the first Boating Safety Course of the year since the enactment of “Brianna’s Law,” Which took effect on January 1, 2020. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 01-04 presented the course at the Lindenhurst Rainbow Center. Those who attended received a special visit from Gina

The Village of Lindenhurst kicked off the 2019 holiday season with the annual Fire Department Christmas Parade and Historical Society Tree Lighting Ceremony.  This year, the Historical Society designated long-time Village residents Patrick and Lillian Pigott as the official Christmas Tree Lighters.  Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The holidays bring colder

The sounds of the Christmas season echoed through the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizen Center as the annual tree-lighting ceremony officially illuminated the center’s Christmas tree. Trustee Joan M. Masterson was honored to officially light the tree in front of over 100 people attending the event; a lunch was provided by

Mayor Michael A. Lavorata recently attended the grand opening of Bakuto, a new Japanese restaurant, with Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Patrick Pichichero and Village Administrator Douglas Madlon. Owners, Rachel Voges, Patrick Capellini, and Vincent D’Eletto stated, “We are so happy to have the support of the community and feel

The Underwriters Laboratories, Melville, New York celebrated their 125th Anniversary by cleaning 125 area creeks. On Friday, November 8, a group of volunteers from Underwriters Laboratories spent a day picking up litter and debris from Santapogue Creek, Lindenhurst. Mayor Michael Lavorata, a UL employee who participated in the event, said,

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce recently held a grand opening ribbon cutting at Villa Pizzeria. Trustee Joan M. Masterson said, “We are very happy to welcome Villa Pizzeria to our downtown with a brand new store front. Over the past year, we have seen a number of new businesses open

Lindenhurst is now home to one more business. Pictured here is Lindenhurst Trustee Joan M. Masterson welcoming Heather Simonson and her new business Sea Change to the Village. Sea Change is a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on prenatal yoga, pregnancy and birthing education. Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The Business

On Monday, November 11th, Veterans Day, the Lindenhurst Historical Society rededicated the WWI Monument, located on Monument Plaza at the crossroads of Wellwood and Hoffman Avenues.  The event featured a parade and reenactment of the 1919 dedication ceremony, along with a service to honor and remember all of our Veterans,