Local Spotlight

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,

The Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club recently held their Installation of Officers and Executive Board at the Long Island Yacht Club. Alice Cromarty along with Paula Vidal were installed as Co-President of the club. Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I was so happy to see Alice Cromarty become President of a club that

More than 50 people, including members of the Copiague and Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, recently attended the grand opening of the new Giannini Property office. The building is located on the corner of Montauk Highway and South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Trustee Joan Masterson said, “I am so happy that Mitch

Barbara Poldino has retired from her position as Director of the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center after serving in that capacity for over 31 years. In that time, Barbara Poldino has overseen the physical and programmatic transformation of the Rainbow Senior Center into the bright, safe, vibrant, bustling community center that

The Town of Babylon recently hosted a National Red Ribbon Week anti-drug campaign kickoff ceremony at Town Hall.  The event was sponsored by the Town of Babylon and the Lindenhurst and Copiague Community Cares Coalitions.  In special attendance was Gina Costa-Lieneck, who fought tirelessly for “Brianna’s Law” for stricter, boater-safety