Allan M. Dorman (front row, fourth from left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by village officials, veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144 and members of the Central Islip Fire Department at the Memorial Day ceremony on May 24.
On May 24, local war veterans, residents, and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Central Islip Fire Department joined Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, for a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed their lives for this country.
During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman recognized those veterans who were in attendance and asked everyone else to remember those who sacrificed their lives so that this country continues to remain free.
The ceremony also included an invocation by Tom Brauner, Chaplain, VFW Post #12144 and ended with a laying of the wreaths by members of the VFW and village officials.
Each spring, the Village of Islandia brings the community together for its annual Easter celebration. Despite the heavy rain on April 12, dedicated officials, volunteers, and local Boy Scouts braved the weather to deliver Easter baskets to Islandia’s children, each containing colorful eggs with vouchers for special prizes redeemable at Village Hall.
Pictured (left to right): Village Trustee Tom Annicaro, Mayor Dorman and Deputy Mayor Raymond Bush are sworn in by Village Attorney Joe Prokop (right) during the Village’s Organizational Night.
The Village of Islandia held its Organizational Night on April 1, in which Mayor Dorman, Village Trustee Tom Annicaro and Deputy Mayor Raymond Bush were sworn in. All three won their respective elections held on March 20.
Pictured (left to right): Chipotle Field Leaders Viviana Morales and Ricardo Alvayero, Certified Training Manager Ana Alvayero, Mayor Dorman, Area Manager Hank Zhang, Village Public Safety Director Kim Davis and Code Enforcement Officer Jason Fassler. Standing behind Ms. Davis are Village Employee Keith Kellner (left), and Deputy Mayor Raymond Bush (right). Kneeling: Chipotle Director of Operations Keith Moore.
Mayor Dorman attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Chipotle Mexican Grill, located at 1900 Veterans Memorial Highway, on March 25. In addition to the spacious indoor dining area, there is also a drive-thru that can easily be accessed from the highway.
Dave & Buster’s General Manager Mark Kelly (in green suit) prepares to cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of its new “Store of the Future” in Islandia
Village residents turned out for Dave & Buster’s new “Store of the Future” on March 14. Some of the store’s new features include High-Tech Darts; the Arena, an all-new, all-immersive gaming experience; Social Shuffle, a new take on shuffleboard; and the WOW Wall, a wall of TVs including a 40-foot flatscreen complete with reverberating surround sound.
Pictured (from left to right): Breslin Realty Development Corp. Vice President & Director of Leasing Robert Delavale, President Kenneth Breslin, Vice President of Development, Construction & Property Management Bob Rosenberg, Doherty Enterprises Vice President Gregory George; Mayor Dorman; Panera Bread General Manager Chris Grillo, Village Code Enforcement Supervisor Kimberly Davis; Doherty Enterprises Area Manager Dan O’Brien, Village Building Inspector Gerald Peters and Village Fire Marshal Kevin Peterson.
On January 10, Mayor Allan M. Dorman joined local officials and representatives from Doherty Enterprises at a “breaking bread” ceremony to mark the grand opening of a new Panera Bread location at 1900 Veterans Highway.
The café, which features high ceilings, large windows, and a spacious patio for outdoor seating, offers a warm and welcoming environment for patrons. It is also one of only three Panera Bread locations in Suffolk County to include a convenient drive-thru, catering to the needs of busy Long Islanders.
“We are always happy to welcome new businesses to Islandia, especially ones that bring people together,” said Mayor Dorman. “Panera Bread offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where residents can enjoy great food and connect with one another. We look forward to seeing it become a favorite spot in the community.”
The opening of Panera Bread marks another step in Islandia’s continued economic growth, offering new job opportunities and a welcoming space for residents and visitors alike.
On December 7, the Village of Islandia held its 19th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Over five hundred residents showed up to hear holiday songs and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Children mailed their letters to Santa and received candy canes from Mrs. Claus. After the Christmas tree was lit, Santa Claus arrived and gave out toys to the good boys and girls of Islandia.
Pictured here is Mayor Dorman with Village residents at the 2024 Village Holiday Buffet, held on December 6.
Four hundred people turned out for the Village’s holiday dinner, which was held on the Village Hall grounds on December 6. Residents were treated to a hot and cold buffet, holiday music and a chance to meet with the mayor.
