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Islandia Village Breaks Ground on the First Responders Recreational Ball Field

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (third from left), Village of Islandia, is joined by dignitaries, local elected officials and first responders for the groundbreaking of the First Responders Recreational Ball Field on June 7. Also pictured (l-r): Michael Zaleski, Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia and Chief, Central Islip Fire Department; Brian Hansberry, President, Gaming Division, Delaware North; Harry Singh, President/CEO, Bolla Market; Salvatore Vitale, Senior Property Manager, Breslin Realty; and Thomas Muratore, Suffolk County Legislator.

On June 7, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, joined Islandia Village Trustees, local elected officials and representatives of Delaware North, Bolla Market and Breslin Realty in the groundbreaking of the First Responders Recreational Ball Field.

The First Responders Recreational Ball Field will feature a state-of-the-art ball field for youth and community baseball and softball games. The redeveloped park will also include a concession stand, restrooms, a playground and an exercise path around the perimeter of the park with 10 different exercise stations.

Delaware North, operator of the new Jake’s 58 in Islandia, provided $1.53 million for the completion of the construction and the development of the ball field as part of its Taxpayer Relief Agreement with the village. Bolla Market contributed $500,000 for construction of the restrooms, a storage area and a concession stand. Breslin Realty had also donated $100,000 for the development of the ball field.

In 2014, the park, formerly known as Old Nichols Road Park, was acquired by the village from the Town of Islip with the help of then-Town Supervisor Tom Croci, for the purpose of developing a ball field on an underutilized, dilapidated property.

The acquisition was made possible through the assistance of then-New York State Senator Lee Zeldin and New York State Assemblyman Al Graf, who introduced legislation the previous year to authorize the transfer of ownership of the seven-acre park to the village at no cost. On June 17, 2013, the state Senate passed the bill; four days later, it was approved by the Assembly. On October 21, 2013, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law.

“We wish to thank Delaware North, Bolla Market and Breslin Realty for their financial assistance on making this neighborhood baseball field become a reality,” Mayor Dorman said. “The park promises to be a place where members of our community will come together to spend time with their children and enjoy the outdoors. It will have the potential to become the focal point of our community, where we will be able to enjoy and improve upon our quality of life that living in a village affords to us.”

“Delaware North always establishes strong, cooperative relationships with the communities where we operate, so Delaware North and Jake’s 58 are proud to have established a strong relationship with the Village of Islandia and appreciate the village’s support,” said Brian Hansberry, president of Delaware North’s gaming division.

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Village of Islandia Unveils Replacement USMC Medallion Just in Time before the Start of Its Memorial Day Ceremony

Allan M. Dorman (third from left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, poses with members of the Marine Corps League in front of the replacement United States Marine Corps medallion that was installed in time for the village’s annual Memorial Day ceremony, which took place at the Islandia Veterans Memorial Triangle on May 27.

On May 27, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, joined local war veterans and elected officials in unveiling the replacement United States Marine Corps medallion that was installed in the Islandia Veterans Memorial just before the start of the village’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

The original medallion was unlawfully removed from the memorial on the night of January 15, 2017, causing significant damage to the memorial. The village is currently offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in this criminal act.

Mayor Dorman thanked Empire National Bank for its generous donation in assisting the village in purchasing the replacement medallion. The unveiling was followed by the village’s annual Memorial Day ceremony, which featured an invocation, a recognition of the local war veterans in attendance and those who gave the greatest sacrifice and the laying of the wreaths at the memorial.

Children Collect 8,000 Eggs during Village of Islandia’s 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Children run out to collect some of the 8,000 Easter eggs that were laid out on the grounds of Village Hall during Islandia Village’s 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8.

Local families celebrated Easter a little early at Islandia Village Hall as they attended the 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which took place on April 8. Children scampered across the grounds of Village Hall to collect some of the 8,000 eggs that were available; many of them contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. They also enjoyed hot cocoa, coffee, tea and cookies, danced to the music performed by “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” and had their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.

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Mayor Allan M. Dorman and Deputy Mayor Mike Zaleski Sworn In for Another Term

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (second from left), Deputy Mayor Mike Zaleski (center) and Village Trustee Burhan Kisla (second from right) were sworn in during a special ceremony on April 4 by Phil Goglas (left), Suffolk County Court Judge and Acting Family Court Judge, and Frank Tantone (right), Family Court Judge.

Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman and Deputy Mayor Mike Zaleski were sworn in for another term during a special ceremony on April 4. Mayor Dorman was first elected in 2005. Mr. Zaleski was elected in 2009. They were joined by Burhan Kisla, who was recently elected to his first term as Village Trustee.

On March 21, Mayor Dorman was re-elected with 66% of the vote, defeating challenger Neil Munro, 507-258. Mr. Kisla and Mr. Zaleski were the top two vote-getters in a field of four Trustee candidates, with 487 and 484 votes, respectively. They defeated incumbent Trustee Diane Olk, who had 278 votes, and challenger Mario Carbellano, who received 275 votes.

The terms for Mayor and Village Trustee are four years each.

Village of Islandia Announces Election Results

Allan M. Dorman Re-Elected with 66% of Vote

Village Welcomes Burhan Kisla as New Trustee

On March 21, the Village of Islandia held its election for Mayor and two Village Trustee positions. Allan M. Dorman was re-elected Mayor with 507 votes, winning 66% of the vote. He beat out challenger Neil Munro, who garnered 258 votes.

Burhan Kisla was elected new Village Trustee with 487 votes. Deputy Mayor Mike Zaleski was re-elected with 484 votes. They defeated incumbent Trustee Diane Olk, who had 278 votes, and challenger Mario Carbellano, who received 275 votes.

The Village of Islandia Receives Payments of Over $2.5 Million from Delaware North as Part of a Taxpayer Relief Agreement

Pictured is Mayor Allan M. Dorman (fourth from right) along with members of the Islandia Village Board of Trustees holding the two checks from Delaware North in the amounts of $1 million and $1,532,400 at a special ceremony at the Islandia Marriott Hotel (Jake’s 58) on February 8. Also pictured (left to right): Gerry Peters, Village Building Inspector; Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney; Patty Peters, Village Trustee; Louis M. Jacobs, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Delaware North; Chuck Kilroy, General Manager, Islandia Marriott Hotel (Jake’s 58); Brian Hansberry, President of Gaming, Delaware North; Michael Zaleski, Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia; and Barbara Lacey, Village Trustee.

Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, was presented with two checks from Delaware North during a special ceremony that took place on February 8 at the Islandia Marriott Hotel (Jake’s 58). These payments were made as part of the Taxpayer Relief Agreement the village made with Delaware North on August 17, 2016.

One check was a payment for $1,532,400 that would go to pay for the completion of construction and development of the First Responders Recreation Field on Old Nichols Road in Islandia. The other check for $1 million would be used as tax relief payment, in which residents would see their taxes reduced by 50% within the first two years of the agreement.

In addition to the initial payments, Delaware North will make $47 million in tax relief payments to the village over the next 20 years. Meanwhile, the company will be allowed to operate up to 1,000 Video Lottery Terminals, two Suffolk Off-Track Betting kiosks and OTB simulcasts at the hotel under a special use permit that was approved by the Village Board of Trustees on August 12, 2016. The agreement gives the village the authority to review the conditions of the special use permit every two years.

“These payments are providing real tax relief to village residents,” Mayor Dorman said. “As promised, the village already reduced property taxes this year by 25 percent and will reduce taxes by another 25 percent in 2018. This, combined with the village’s continued elimination of a garbage tax, saves residents about $700 a year. This is money in your pocket. This agreement will protect the financial security of the entire village. Business owners will also get this tax relief and enable them to expand their business needs in Islandia that creates much-needed jobs for local residents.”

Village of Islandia Offers Reward in Missing USMC Medallion from Veterans Memorial

Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, has announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and prosecution involving the unlawful removal of the United States Marine Corps medallion from the Veterans Memorial located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. The theft occurred on January 15 at approximately 11 p.m.

Those with information are asked to call Village Hall at (631) 348-1133 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

This was reported in Newsday.

Statement from Islandia Mayor Allan M. Dorman Regarding the Fire at Jet Sanitation

“Village of Islandia public safety, the fire marshal and the building inspector are working with the Central Islip fire chief in coordinating the response to the building fire at Jet Sanitation on Blydenburg Road. The Village of Islandia is condemning the building, which will be demolished as soon as possible. The village fire marshal, Mike Zaleski, is working to determine the cause of the fire. The village is working with local residents and businesses to minimize the fire’s impact.”

Newsday Reports on Fire at Jet Sanitation Building

On the early morning of January 11, a fire swept through Jet Sanitation, located at Blydenburg Road. Mike Zaleski, the village’s fire marshal, spoke with Newsday about the incident. Read Article

Bolla Charity Foundation Honors Mayor Allan M. Dorman at Its Second Annual Gala

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) accepts an award from Kamljit Singh (center) and Harry Singh (right) of the Bolla Charity Foundation during the organization’s Second Annual Gala at Oheka Castle on December 7.

On December 7, the Bolla Charity Foundation honored Islandia Mayor Allan M. Dorman for his commitment and service to the Village of Islandia. During the event, he was handed a symbolic key to the Village’s First Responders Recreation Field, which is currently under construction on Old Nichols Road in the Village. The Bolla Charity Foundation donated the construction of the restrooms, estimated at a cost of $500,000.

Based in Garden City, the Bolla Charity Foundation provides funding to numerous charities and holds special events to benefit other nonprofit groups.

Allan M. Dorman Congratulates Whitsons Culinary Group for Receiving CNA’s Risk Control Leadership in Safety Award

Allan M. Dorman (center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, hosted a special presentation on December 14 for Whitsons Culinary Group, which received the Risk Control Leadership in Safety Award from CNA. He is joined by Barry Street (left), Chief Operating Officer, Whitsons Culinary Group, and Bob Schmid (right), Vice President, Long Island Branch, CNA.

On December 14, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, hosted a special awards ceremony in which CNA, a provider of commercial property and casualty insurance, presented its Risk Control Leadership in Safety Award to Whitsons Culinary Group, a provider of school, residential, healthcare, and emergency dining services and prepared meals with a production facility in Islandia. Whitsons was honored by CNA for taking a proactive approach to a safer work environment by educating its employees about common risks in the industry, identifying problems in advance and taking the necessary steps to prevent an accident or business disruption from occurring. Mayor Dorman congratulated Whitsons for receiving the award and thanked the company for its commitment to Suffolk County and keeping jobs in Islandia.