Pictured (left to right): Louis Wilson, Public Safety Supervisor, Village of Islandia; Victor Montanez III, Trustee, Village of Islandia and Co-Organizer, Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament; JR Soto, Vice President; Pat Tanzola and Raymond Ruselewicz, Quartermasters, Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars #12144; John Aviles, Participant, Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament; Sonia Murdock, Executive Director, Postpartum Resource Center of New York; Cathy Sciacca, Co-Organizer; Nicha Kaushik, Volunteer; Anna Triebwasser, Co-Organizer; Jeanette Aviles, Participant, Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament; and Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia.
On September 17, the Village of Islandia presented checks, each in the amount of $6,150, to both the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Postpartum Resource Center of New York. The money was raised from the 2nd Annual Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament, which took place on September 6.
This year’s tournament supported the Heroes & Heroines: Mental Health Support for Veterans and Women’s Postpartum Depression program. The daylong event raised $12,300.
Allan M. Dorman (front row, third from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144, Village employees and residents at the Village’s remembrance on September 11.
On September 11, the Village of Islandia held a special remembrance at the First Responders Memorial in honor of the memories of five local first responders who were killed during the September 11, 2001 attacks: Raymond M. Meisenheimer, Peter Brennan, John P. Napolitano. Glen K. Pettit and William J. Mahoney, Jr. This event commemorated the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.
Mayor Dorman was joined by Village employees and residents and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in remembering those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks.
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.
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.
Mayor Dorman (center) is joined by Village officials, veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144, members of the Islandia Public Safety Department and the Central Islip Fire Department at the Village’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Mayor Dorman hosted a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle on May 25. 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 Chaplain Tom Brauner of VFW Post #12144 and ended with a laying of the wreaths by members of the VFW and Village officials.
On March 23. Village officials, volunteers and local Boy Scouts braved the torrential rainstorm to hand out Easter baskets to the children of Islandia.
The Easter eggs contained a voucher which could be redeemed at Village Hall for a special prize.
The much-anticipated addition to our recreational facilities is now ready for action, and we can’t wait to see the courts buzzing with activity.
We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who made this project possible through their support and dedication. These courts are a testament to the strong sense of community that defines Islandia, and we hope they bring joy and camaraderie to all who use them.
Mayor Allan Dorman returns a serve during the grand opening.Our facility includes two state-of-the-art pickleball courts.
So, don’t wait! Plan your first game on the new pickleball courts and be part of this exciting chapter in our village’s recreational history. We look forward to seeing you there!
To reserve a playing time, use the Pickle Planner app to make your reservations. Visit Pickle Planner to download the app and create an account.
Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Allan M. Dorman (front row, sixth from left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by village officials, employees and residents, veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144, and members of the Islandia Public Safety Department at the Village’s 9/11 ceremony on September 11.
On September 11, the Village of Islandia held a special ceremony at the First Responders Memorial in honor of the memories of five local first responders who were killed during the September 11, 2001 attacks: Raymond M. Meisenheimer, Peter Brennan, John P. Napolitano. Glen K. Pettit and William J. Mahoney, Jr. This event commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.
Mayor Dorman was joined by village elected officials, employees and residents and members of the Col Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in remembering those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks.
