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Mayor Dorman joined representatives from Burlington Stores to celebrate the grand opening of the national retailer’s newest location at 1730 Veterans Memorial Highway on July 11. The new store, which occupies a portion of the former Stop & Shop site that closed in 2022, marks an important step in the revitalization of this shopping center.

Burlington also demonstrated its commitment to the community by donating $5,000 to Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School through the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org. The funds will help provide students with much-needed classroom supplies.

The new Islandia Burlington features a redesigned 30,000 square-foot store layout and the retailer’s latest branding: “Deals. Brands. WOW!” The modernized layout is part of Burlington’s continued efforts to offer customers a more convenient and enjoyable shopping experience.
Burlington Stores offers an extensive selection of discounted merchandise, including apparel for men, women, and children, as well as footwear, beauty products, baby items, accessories, toys, home décor, and more.

“This shopping center had been underutilized for years,” Mayor Dorman said. “Welcoming a national retailer like Burlington helps breathe new life into the area. It not only offers our residents a wider selection of shopping options, but also signals positive economic growth for our Village.”

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.