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January 26, 2026

Energy Fair on 1/29/26 – Manage Winter Utility Costs

The New York State Department of Public Service is holding an in-person Winter Energy Fair on January 29, 2026 at Kennedy Memorial Park. This is a free event open to the public to learn about winter preparedness. Experts in energy, consumer assistance, housing, aging, and more will be on-hand to assist you. Please see the […]

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January 25, 2026

Snow Removal and Sanitation Updates

On Monday, Department of Public Works crews will be focused exclusively on snow removal operations for the safety of our residents. As a result, Monday sanitation collection will be delayed until Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Normally scheduled Monday collection (District 1) will move to Tuesday. Normally scheduled Tuesday collection (District 2) will move […]

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December 8, 2025

Parking and Road Closures for Winter Wonderland on 12/12

Important information for our residents: ❄️The Village Hall parking lot will be closed from 1pm-9pm on Friday, December 12. ❄️The Nassau Lane LIRR parking lot will have a restricted exit on Friday, December 12 from 1pm-9pm. Cars must exit behind the modular Village buildings onto Long Beach Road. No exit will be permitted onto Nassau […]

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November 21, 2025

Sanitation Notice for Thanksgiving Week

Village Hall and the Department of Public Works will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. 🔵 **THERE WILL BE A VILLAGE-WIDE COLLECTION ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26** 🟠There will be no sanitation collection on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 please do not put trash at the […]

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November 18, 2025

Village of Lights Holiday Decorating Contest

Register your home or business by emailing address to by December 11. Judging will occur on the evening of December 14. Winners will be recognized thereafter. Entrants must be within the Incorporated Village Residential Categories Traditional – Classic and Elegant Clark Griswold – Bright and Excessive Mayor’s Choice Business Category Holly Jolly Storefront

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November 4, 2025

Flag Notice

Mayor Michael McGinty and the Village Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the 46th Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney. Vice President Cheney was a true American patriot who dedicated his life to the service of our nation. All Village-maintained flags will be lowered to half-staff in his honor. […]

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November 2, 2025

Sanitation Update

Village Hall and the Department of Public Works will be closed on Tuesday, November 4 in observance of Election Day. There will be no sanitation collection on Tuesday, November 4, please do not put trash at the curb. District 1 is unaffected. District 2 collection will take place on Wednesday, November 5. This schedule applies […]

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Winter Wonderland on the Village Green - December 12th at 6pm
November 2, 2025

Winter Wonderland – Friday, December 12th at 6pm

Join us for a magical winter celebration at the Village of Island Park’s Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 12th at 6:00 pm on the Village Green. We will have our Tree Lighting, Nativity blessing, ice skating, inflatables, hot cocoa, a visit from Santa, and much more! Join us under the heated tent for crafts and […]

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