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Village of Islandia Supports the 5th Annual “Toys for Tots” Drive at Jake’s 58

Raymond Bush (back row, second from left), Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia, joins other elected officials, staff members and members of Suffolk OTB, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Marine Corps during the 5th annual “Toys for Tots” drive at Jake’s 58 in Islandia. Also pictured (front row, left to right): Arlene Samos, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Suffolk OTB; Jason Richberg, Suffolk County Legislator; Vincent Puleo, Suffolk County Clerk; Phil Boyle, President/CEO, Suffolk OTB; Sergeant Alexandra Khan, United States Marine Corps; and Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Executive.
Back row (l-r): Anthony Piccirillo, Suffolk County Legislator; Shannon Wilson, Community Outreach Coordinator, Suffolk County DA’s Office; Leah Fitzpatrick, Chief of Staff, Office of Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa; James L. Chalifoux, Division Chief, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office; Chad Lennon, Suffolk County Legislator; Master Sergeant Christopher Bamfo, United States Marine Corps; and Kim Jerideau, Community Relations Assistant, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Raymond Bush, Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia, joined county officials and members of Suffolk Off-Track Betting and the United States Marine Corps during a special ceremony at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel on December 18 in celebration of the 5th annual “Toys for Tots” drive hosted by the casino.

Patrons at Jake’s 58 were encouraged to bring in an unwrapped toy. The toys will then be distributed to local children in need.

VFW Hosts 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk

The Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in Islandia hosted its 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk on November 9. Proceeds from the event benefit local war veterans.

Mayor Dorman (sixth from left) poses with members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144, local war veterans and participants at the 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk in Islandia on November 9.

Eighty-nine-year-old Joseph Ianfair, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, crosses the finish line at the 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk.

Village of Islandia Recognizes Those Who Served Our Country during Veterans Day Ceremony

Allan M. Dorman (third from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Central Islip Fire Department in front of the Veterans Memorial during the Village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 8.

On November 8, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, was joined by Village officials and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Central Islip Fire Department at the Veterans Memorial Triangle to honor those who served and continue to serve our country.

There was also an invocation by Tom Brauner, Chaplain, VFW Post #12144, and the ceremonial laying of roses at the memorial.

Over 600 Residents Enjoy a Day of Fall Festivities at Pumpkinfest 2025

More than 600 residents came out for the Village’s Pumpkinfest 2025, held on October 25 at Memorial Recreation Field. Children enjoyed pumpkin picking and decorating stations, music, hot apple cider, soda, water, and trick-or-treat bags. The event also featured a blueberry pie-eating contest, a costume contest, and a raffle for a Dave & Busters gift card.

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2025 Fall Clean-up Instructions

Notice of Meeting Friday, September 26, 2025

A meeting will be held at 12:30pm on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Village Hall, located at 1100 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, New York 11749.

The purpose of the meeting is to review the Village’s contract with Suffolk County Off Track Betting.

Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament Raises over $12,000 for Local Organizations

Pictured (left to right): Islandia Village Public Safety Supervisor Louis Wilson, Village Trustee and Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament Co-Organizer Victor Montanez III, Col. Francis S. Midura VFW Post #12144 Vice President JR Soto and Quartermasters Pat Tanzola and Raymond Ruselewicz, Bridges of Hope Participant John Aviles, Postpartum Resource Center of New York Executive Director Sonia Murdock, Bridges of Hope Co-Organizer Cathy Sciacca, Volunteer Nicha Kaushik, Participant Jeanette Aviles, and Mayor Dorman. Not present: Gon Gonzales and Laura Cudia.

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 on September 17.

The money was raised from the 2nd Annual Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament, which took place on September 6.

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Village of Islandia Holds September 11th Remembrance at First Responders Memorial

Mayor Dorman (front row, third from right) 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.

The Village of Islandia held a special remembrance at the First Responders Memorial on September 11 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.

Village of Islandia Welcomes Tractor Supply Company

Pictured (front row, left to right): Tractor Supply Co. Team Members Je’Din Jackson and Bryant Sheppard, Blumenfeld Development Group Vice President Jon Cohen, Shepherd Shredding Owner Mark Hunter, Mayor Dorman, Tractor Supply Co. General Manager G.T. Wagers, and Team Members Brandon Patanjo, Andrew Tapia and Nick Pancari. Back row (l-r): Village Code Enforcement Officer Jason Fassler, Public Safety Supervisor Louis Wilson, Public Safety Code Enforcement Supervisor Kimberly Davis, Fire Marshal Ronald Walker, and Building Inspector Gerald Peters.

Mayor Dorman joined community members on July 26 for the ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of Tractor Supply Co. in the Islandia Shopping Center. The store provides everything from lawn and garden supplies to truck accessories, tools, clothing, and pet products — including a self-serve pet bathing and grooming station.

“It’s great to be here in Islandia,” said G.T Wagers, General Manager, Tractor Supply Co. “Our new location provides a wide array of products to meet the needs of local residents and businesses. In addition, Islandia is now home of the No. 1 destination for pet food and pet supplies.”

“We welcome Tractor Supply Co. as a welcome addition to the Village,” Mayor Dorman said. “This store offers a variety of products and services for our residents and local businesses. In addition, it is conveniently situated in the Islandia Shopping Center, where our residents can find everything they need in one centralized location.”

More Than 1,000 Residents Celebrate Islandia’s 40th Anniversary during the Village’s 20th Annual BBQ

Village Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kim Davis (far left), and Mayor Dorman (far right) enjoy the festivities at the Village’s 20th Annual BBQ, which took place at Memorial Recreational Field on July 19.

More than 1,000 residents came out to celebrate the Village of Islandia’s 40th anniversary during its 20th Annual BBQ, which took place at Memorial Recreational Field on July 19.

The theme for the BBQ was “Red, White & Blue,” as residents came to the event wearing the colors of the U.S.A. in celebration of the nation’s 249th birthday. Those in attendance enjoyed delicious food, various fun activities and the traditional blueberry pie eating contest.