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.
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.
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.
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.
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 signed the ceremonial beam at Jake’s 58 during a special ceremony on November 22. The beam went up to signify the final beam being placed as part of the casino’s ongoing expansion project.
The Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in Islandia hosted its 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk on November 10, drawing over 100 runners from Long Island during Veterans Day weekend. Proceeds from the event went to benefit local war veterans.
Following the race, runners and spectators enjoyed a BBQ featuring hamburgers and hot dogs. Prizes were awarded to the top finishers, and a special giveaway included tickets to the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular.
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Village officials came to Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School on November 12 to give the students the opportunity to learn about the sport of pickleball as part of a Village pilot program. Paddles, pickleballs and nets were provided to the students, courtesy of the Village. Students learned about the rules of the game, how to serve and the importance of hand-eye coordination.
The Village looks to introduce the program to other local schools in Islandia.
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