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Islandia Residents Celebrate Village’s 30th Birthday at Annual BBQ

Pictured left to right: Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron, and Islip Town Clerk Olga H. Murray.

On July 11, more than 500 Islandia Village residents came out to celebrate the village’s 30th anniversary during Islandia’s 10th Annual BBQ. This year’s theme was “Star Wars,” as costumed characters from the film greeted visitors and the Village Hall parking lot was decorated with R2-D2 balloons.

Village employees and local Boy Scouts served residents hamburgers, hot dogs, roasted corn, salad, and cold drinks. The celebration included a hayride, kiddie pools, games, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, a volunteer dunk tank, raffles, a blueberry pie-eating contest and music. Mayor Allan M. Dorman led residents in the singing of “Happy Birthday” as a birthday cake to celebrate the village’s 30 years was brought out.

The village was officially incorporated on April 1, 1985, after voters approved a referendum. On May 22, 1985, village residents voted for its first mayor and board of trustees.

The Village of Islandia is home to over 3,300 residents and over 1,300 businesses. It encompasses 2.25 square miles and contains 275 acres of Greenbelt, including Lakeland Park and Islandia Farm. The village is comprised of the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Connetqout School Districts, and the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Lakeland Fire Districts.

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Mayor Allan M. Dorman Attends Installation of New Officers at Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144

Allan M. Dorman (back row, fourth from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by the new officers and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144. Pictured (front row, left to right): Aurelio Romeu, Member, VFW Post #12144; Andy Veiga, Junior Vice Commander, Suffolk County Company, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Quartermaster, VFW Post #9486, Lake Ronkonkoma; William Fuchs, Quartermaster, and John Probst, Member, VFW Post #12144. Back row (l-r): Carl Singer, Senior Vice President; Buddy Dekeris, Adjutant; Joel Meyers, Three-Year Trustee; Eusebro Soto, Jr., Member; Raymond Bush, Commander; Raul Jimenez Cintron, Junior Vice President; Tom Brauner, Chaplain; and Gary Ridente, Member, VFW Post #12144. — Allan M. Dorman (back row, fourth from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by the new officers and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144. Pictured (front row, left to right): Aurelio Romeu, Member, VFW Post #12144; Andy Veiga, Junior Vice Commander, Suffolk County Company, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Quartermaster, VFW Post #9486, Lake Ronkonkoma; William Fuchs, Quartermaster, and John Probst, Member, VFW Post #12144.
Back row (l-r): Carl Singer, Senior Vice President; Buddy Dekeris, Adjutant; Joel Meyers, Three-Year Trustee; Eusebro Soto, Jr., Member; Raymond Bush, Commander; Raul Jimenez Cintron, Junior Vice President; Tom Brauner, Chaplain; and Gary Ridente, Member, VFW Post #12144.

On May 30, the first-ever meeting of the new members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 was held at its new location: Village of Islandia Commons at 1250 Old Nichols Road. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, and a Vietnam War veteran, attended the meeting as a member as the new officers were installed.

The following were installed as officers:

Commander: Raymond Bush
Senior Vice President: Carl Singer
Junior Vice President: Raul Jimenez Cintron
Quartermaster: Bill Fuchs
Adjutant: Buddy Dekeris
Chaplain: Tom Brauner
Three-Year Trustee: Joel Meyers

The post was named in honor of the late Col. Midura, an Army Chaplain and Monsignor at St. Thomas More Church in Hauppauge who passed away in 2012. Col. Midura had previously presided over the village’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, including the special memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Mayor Dorman, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, established the post to give local veterans a place to meet and to thank the veterans for their bravery and service.

New members are always welcome.

Mayor Allan M. Dorman Announces Grand Opening of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 at Memorial Day Ceremony

Allan M. Dorman (center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by (left to right) Michael Fitzpatrick, New York State Assemblyman; John Cochrane, Jr., Councilman, Town of Islip; Monica Martinez, Suffolk County Legislator; Leo Maese, Commandant, Suffolk County Detachment #247 Marine Corps League; and Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator in front of the Veteran's Memorial Triangle at the village's Memorial Day ceremony on May 23. — Allan M. Dorman (center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by (left to right) Michael Fitzpatrick, New York State Assemblyman; John Cochrane, Jr., Councilman, Town of Islip; Monica Martinez, Suffolk County Legislator; Leo Maese, Commandant, Suffolk County Detachment #247 Marine Corps League; and Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator in front of the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle at the village’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 23.

On May 23, the Village of Islandia commemorated Memorial Day in a special way this year as Mayor Allan M. Dorman announced the grand opening of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 during the village’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Mayor Dorman, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, established the post to give local veterans a place to meet and to thank veterans for their bravery and service. The post is located inside the Village of Islandia Commons on 1250 Old Nichols Road. The first meeting will be held on May 30 at 10 a.m.

The mayor joined village board members and local elected officials to recognize the local war veterans in attendance and to remember those who gave their lives for our country. The veterans placed ceremonial wreaths at the site of the memorial to honor the fallen soldiers. Members of the Lakeland, Hauppauge, Central Islip, and West Islip Fire Departments were also in attendance.

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Village of Islandia Installs Its First Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

Grand Opening Will Take Place after Memorial Day Ceremony
Post to be Named after Late Local Army Chaplain

Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, has announced that the Village will be introducing the first VFW Post in Islandia, Post #12144, to the community on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Memorial Day ceremony.

The post is named for Col. Francis S. Midura, an Army chaplain and a Monsignor at St. Thomas More Church in Hauppauge who passed away in 2012. Col. Midura presided over the village’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies and its special memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

The VFW post is open to veterans of all wars — including those who recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan — and is currently accepting new members. Mayor Dorman, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, sought to establish a post so local veterans would not have to travel long distances to meet with fellow veterans.

The mayor recently received the charter for the post after 40 new members signed a petition to have it established in Islandia. Those who signed the petition were required to provide a copy of their DD214, which verifies their military service.

“This new VFW post gives our local veterans the chance to meet locally, so they do not have to travel to eastern Suffolk or Nassau County to find a post,” Mayor Dorman said. “The village is very pleased the post will be located inside the Village Commons. It’s the least we can do to help thank our veterans for their service.”

The meetings will be held at the last Saturday of the month starting at 10 a.m.

Islandia Florist Expresses Gratitude to Those Who Served at Village’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies

It started with a smile and a piece of gum from a kind U.S. soldier. Since then, Gina Lekstutis, Owner, Gina’s Flower Shoppe, has never forgotten to pay it forward to the fighting men and women who have served this great country.

With two locations in Islandia — one at Village of Islandia Commons, the other at the Hyatt Regency Long Island Hotel — Gina’s Flower Shoppe will donate wreaths for the Village of Islandia’s annual Memorial Day ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle. The shop has also donated flowers for Veterans Day ceremonies and for funerals whenever a local war veteran passes away.

Ms. Lekstutis recalled that when she was a child in Taiwan (the Republic of China), she met an American soldier. He patted her head and, although she did not speak English, she can hear the kindness in his voice when he spoke to her. He also offered her a piece of chewing gum. It was this act of selflessness that she has since decided to “pay it forward” towards members of the military and everyone she meets.

“I had always remembered to ‘pay it forward’ when it comes to our veterans,” Ms. Lekstutis said. “It is important to honor those who fought for this wonderful country.”

“We are very proud to have a local business owner like Gina honor our veterans,” said Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia. “The veteran’s organizations are grateful for her support and recognition of what they have done. We thank her for her support in helping to make our Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies special for our community.”

Village of Islandia Celebrates 30 Years

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (center), Village of Islandia, displays the proclamation he received from the Office of Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore at the village’s 30th anniversary celebration on April 10. Also pictured (left to right): Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator; Mike Zaleski, Village Trustee; Leslie Kennedy, Suffolk County Legislator, and Robert Martinez, Chief of Staff, Office of Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore.

On April 10, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, held a celebration of the village’s 30th anniversary at Village Hall. Local residents, village employees and elected officials were on hand to celebrate the milestone. During the event, Robert Martinez, Chief of Staff, Office of Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore, presented Mayor Dorman with a proclamation in honor of the village’s three decades in existence.

The village was officially incorporated on April 11, 1985, after voters approved a referendum. On May 22, 1985, village residents voted for its first mayor and board of trustees.

The Village of Islandia is home to over 3,300 residents and over 1,300 businesses. It encompasses 2.25 square miles and contains 275 acres of Greenbelt, including Lakeland Park and Islandia Farm. The village is comprised of the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Connetquot School Districts, and the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Lakeland Fire Districts and includes the three hamlets of Hauppauge, Ronkonkoma and Central Islip.

Village Trustees Patty Peters and Barbara Lacey Sworn In for Another Term

Phil Goglas (right), U.S. District Court Judge, swears in Patty Peters (left) and Barbara Lacey (center) for another term as Village Trustees at the Village Board meeting on April 7.

Islandia Village Trustees Patty Peters and Barbara Lacey were sworn in for another term during the April 7 Village Board meeting. They won their respective races in an uncontested election on March 18.

The term for Village Trustee is four years. Ms. Peters has been a Village Trustee since 2007. In 2010, Ms. Lacey was appointed to the Village Trustee post that was vacated by Suellen Leonardo. This is the second election Ms. Lacey has won.

Islandia Village Provides Its Residents with a Dry, Warm and Happy Easter

The Easter Bunny hands out a basket full of eggs to a child at the Village of Islandia’s drive-through Easter event on March 28.

On March 28, the Village of Islandia helped its residents celebrate Easter without having to go out in the snow and the cold. The village set up a drive-through system in which residents drove around the Village Hall parking lot and met the Easter Bunny at the other side of the entranceway. All of the vehicle’s occupants received an Easter basket — courtesy of the Easter Bunny — without having to step outside into the snow. Each Easter basket contained plastic eggs that held pieces of candy inside.

More than 100 baskets were given out that day. The remaining baskets were brought over to the Office of New York State Assemblyman Al Graf, who, along with his staff members, gave out the baskets to the patients at local children’s hospitals.

Rain Does Not Deter Islandia Village’s 9th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (fourth from right) is joined by Santa Claus and village officials at the 9th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 6. Also pictured (l-r): Tony Church, Village Administrator; Barbara Lacey, Trustee, as "Mrs. Claus"; Shy Main Shieh, Event Volunteer and Islandia resident; Diane Olk, Deputy Mayor; and Mike Zaleski and Patty Peters, Trustees. — Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (fourth from right) is joined by Santa Claus and village officials at the 9th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 6. Also pictured (l-r): Tony Church, Village Administrator; Barbara Lacey, Trustee, as “Mrs. Claus”; Shy Main Shieh, Event Volunteer and Islandia resident; Diane Olk, Deputy Mayor; and Mike Zaleski and Patty Peters, Trustees.

Islandia residents braved the cold pouring rain to turn out for the 9th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 6 at Village Hall. “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” performed under the big tent as he played guitar and sang holiday songs. Residents stayed dry and warm as they enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies and cupcakes while listening to the music.

Mayor Allan M. Dorman went out to light the tree. After the tree was lit, Santa Claus arrived with the Central Islip Fire Department and went inside the tent to distribute toys to the good boys and girls, with help from Santa’s elves. Santa also posed for pictures with the children, who also received candy canes, courtesy of Mrs. Claus.

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Mayor Allan M. Dorman Welcomes Mugi Sushi Hibachi & Bar

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (third from right), Village of Islandia, prepares to cut the ribbon in celebration of the grand opening of Mugi Sushi Hibachi & Bar with village officials and Mugi's owners and managers on November 16. — Mayor Allan M. Dorman (third from right), Village of Islandia, prepares to cut the ribbon in celebration of the grand opening of Mugi Sushi Hibachi & Bar with village officials and Mugi’s owners and managers on November 16.

On November 16, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, attended the grand opening of Mugi Sushi Hibachi & Bar, located at 1708 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia. The mayor joined village officials and Mugi’s co-owners and managers in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration also featured a buffet lunch for the guests and music.

Construction began on the 5,000-square-foot restaurant in July 2014 and opened in late October 2014. The restaurant section seats 150 people, and features six hibachi tables that can seat up to 75 people per table. Menu items include soups, salads, sushi and sashimi, hibachi lunch and dinner specials and more. In addition, the restaurant is available for private parties.

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Grand Opening Will Take Place after Memorial Day Ceremony Post to be Named after Late Local Army Chaplain

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Grand Opening Will Take Place after Memorial Day Ceremony
Post to be Named after Late Local Army Chaplain