Suffolk County police are asking any potential victims to come forward after a Lindenhurst man was charged Wednesday with possession of child sexual abuse images with two felonies of promoting a sexual performance by a child and possession of a sexual performance of a child under 16 Police said they received a tip from the state Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Suffolk police said digital forensic detectives served a search warrant at Woehr's home on North Ninth Street in Lindenhurst on Wednesday night and found multiple photos of child sexual abuse images Woehr pleaded not guilty at arraignment Thursday in First District Court in Central Islip Bloom issued a temporary order of protection $500,000 insured bond or $1,000,000 partially secured surety bond Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Woehr's attorney could not be reached for comment Police are asking anyone with information or those who may have been a victim to call the police department's digital forensics unit at 631-852-6572 Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Lindenhurst father of two young girls has been arrested for promoting a child’s sexual performance and possessing child pornography Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday was taken into custody at his home on the 100 block of North 9th Street following a search by the department’s Digital Forensics Unit The investigation began with a tip from the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Detectives served a search warrant at 8:16 p.m. seizing several electronic devices containing numerous images of child pornography He is being held at the First Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday or who believes they may have been a victim is asked to call the Suffolk County Police Digital Forensics Unit at 631-852-6572 Residents were displaced following a house fire in Lindenhurst on Tuesday afternoon according to Lake Villa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Jay Vance Firefighters arrived on scene and found an active fire that appeared to have started outside the home before making its way inside They were able to extinguish the fire in roughly 10 minutes The home experienced an estimated $100,000 in damage and the cause of the fire is under investigation but it may have been caused by a lightning strike Lake and McHenry County Scanner Police officers responding to an alarm call arrested a Lindenhurst man who had forced entry and was caught in the middle of burglarizing a bank in Lake Villa Friday morning The Lake Villa Police Department responded around 7:23 a.m James DeCaro said officers arrived and discovered forced entry to three glass doors on the west side of the building Police called for additional assistance from surrounding agencies to help set up a perimeter due to noises being heard from the inside The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lindenhurst Fox Lake and Antioch police departments responded A police drone was deployed into the bank to search for anyone inside Police deployed an entry team to search the interior and they found the alarm panel and speakers were damaged lying behind a large object in a room on the northwest corner of the building DeCaro said Knuth appeared to be sleeping and ignored verbal commands given by officers to surrender A Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine unit was brought in and Knuth eventually complied before being taken into custody without further incident The remainder of the bank was searched and no one else was found inside It was determined by investigators that Knuth had grabbed a nearby decorative brick and used it to break the glass to enter the bank “We are thankful that this incident ended without anyone getting hurt and we appreciate our law enforcement partners for their quick response and assistance,” Lake Villa Police Chief Rochelle Tisinai said Knuth was being transported to the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan for a First Appearance Court hearing on Friday afternoon No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens Lindenhurst boys lacrosse coach Tom McCandless before a game against Riverhead at Pulaski Sports Complex in Riverhead on April 16 The late-afternoon sun was running bright and the wind was running cold at this varsity boys lacrosse game in Riverhead The Lindenhurst coach peered out intently from the sideline Tommy McCandless would shout instructions and occasionally make a comment to the girl And she would deliver encouragement to the Bulldogs out there on the turf: And the players would ask her a question or just converse since she’s a piece of the fabric do you know how many penalties we have already?” every day that Kaelyn McCandless is still here counts as a win for her Tommy McCandless and all those who love and care about this girl from Lindenhurst bravest Bulldog is a slender 5-4 teen stat person and varsity volleyball player who laughs easily and hasn’t stopped living despite such a cruel twist of fate — a diagnosis of terminal brain cancer but I try not to think about it,” Kaelyn said sitting in an office at Kellum Street School in Lindenhurst before the team bus left for Riverhead You could be out doing stuff and being happy and going out.” father and daughter have had what he calls “heavy conversations.” “She said to me at her wake play ‘Come Sail Away’ by Styx,” Tommy said This is a situation that no sweet 16-year-old should have to face But she has been facing it for a good while So she’s still driven to succeed academically She also has dreams like everyone else in Lindenhurst’s junior class she wants to graduate high school and attend college She also wants to become a physical therapist And she wants to travel and see London in particular She said she learned to accept her plight “and just move past it Kaelyn McCandless keeps score for Lindenhurst boys lacrosse during a game against Riverhead at Pulaski Sports Complex on April 16 Kaelyn got hit in the head with a nerf football in January of 2016 and had subsequent issues she was found to have a high-grade malignant brain tumor There was an operation to remove what they could of the tumor She had another operation in 2018 to again remove what they could An even more sobering diagnosis came that year a second brain cancer called leptomeningeal disease Floating cancer cells had spread in her brain “The normal trend would be within 18 months to two years Kaelyn was hooked up to IVs and ready to head in for an operation to try to remove the tumor A doctor told her about the possible negative repercussions — including paralysis “I’d rather deal with the tumor and be able to do stuff myself and be able to walk,” she said “That’s when I accepted I’ll have my tumor for the rest of my life.” Kaelyn has had radiation and still goes through chemo cycles to try to keep it from growing Sometimes she doesn’t feel well and just pushes through “Every three months we do scans and they’ve been stable,” Tommy said She told her parents she wants to stop chemo when she turns 18 so there’s no cure for what she has,” Lynne said The prognosis in 2018 ripped her parents’ hearts into pieces also an assistant varsity field hockey and girls basketball coach and longtime social studies teacher at Lindenhurst actually ripped apart half my house because I was so [ticked] off Ended up doing construction because I just didn’t know what to do.” This 53-year-old former Lindenhurst lacrosse and football player is now determined “to enjoy every day with her.” But when Kaelyn was in the hospital seven years ago and the tears started to flow in front of her “I just didn’t want anyone to be upset about anything,” Kaelyn said She has also seen the sadness in her mom at times “But we’ve had so much time with it now that we take each day as a blessing She makes it easier on us to cope with it.” This isn’t the only illness among their seven children that has required their coping skills Kaelyn and Riley were the ones behind launching “Kaelyn’s Krusaders,” which raises money for families impacted by cancer “Even though [Kaelyn is] going through her stuff she's still trying to help other people,” Tommy said She wanted to start that before she was gone the Riverhead boys lacrosse coach who’s friends with Tommy as is Blue Waves assistant Chris Nentwich “They’ve been through a lot and we’re very close with them,” Guadagnino said of the family The Islanders were there for Kaelyn earlier on in this fight who won the NHL’s 2024 King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his humanitarian efforts assisting children and families dealing with cancer Lee and then-teammate Josh Bailey were among the players who talked to her after games other personnel and Sparky the mascot even visited the house She also got to drop the ceremonial first puck for an Islanders-Florida game at Nassau Coliseum The Islanders were there for Lindenhurst's Kaelyn McCandless in her earlier years fighting brain cancer Anders Lee and then-teammate Josh Bailey (both posing with her as she wore a jersey signed by the team) were among the players who spent time talking with her after games And she got to drop the ceremonial first puck for a game at Nassau Coliseum It hasn’t always been easy for her to cope “which I think has made a big difference.” Being involved with Lindenhurst athletics has also been a big help “It definitely keeps her going,” her mom said although she has bouts with numbness on her right side she shoots video of the varsity girls basketball games for coach Greg Flynn a standout senior guard who has committed to play for Elmira So the videos came with a Kaelyn soundtrack “It would be funny because every time you show the video “but knowing we’re in a time limit with her This is her third season keeping stats for him “It’s therapy for both of them,” retired Lindenhurst boys lacrosse coach and teacher Andre Dattero — another of Tommy’s friends — said from his home in New Hampshire Kaelyn McCandless and her dad with the Lindenhurst lacrosse team prior to their non-league lacrosse game against Riverhead on April 16 Kaelyn also enjoys being around the players “She’s like a part of the team at this point,” senior midfielder James Gorman said Junior long stick midfielder Alex Burmeister sees someone who takes the results to heart “The losses are kind of her losses as well “I admire the fact that she’s so strong,” the senior middie said It’s kind of like a nice memory to know that we always have to go out there and work hard because you never know what could happen.” All this lacrosse time with her father is so meaningful to her “I look up to him and he’s always there,” she said standing now in the fading sun after the Riverhead game This is quality time we get to spend together.” Rae Camhi of West Babylon pays at a parking kiosk on Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst on Friday Lindenhurst officials are passing the buck for credit card fees — rather a quarter of a buck — onto patrons of village parking kiosks The village board last week approved transferring the 25 cents it incurs in processing fees for each credit card parking charge onto the person who uses the card The village had been absorbing credit card fees since installing 15 new kiosks downtown in May to replace coin-operated meters When officials learned that the fees had totaled $9,000 in less than six months “I don’t want to be throwing money away,” Mayor Mike Lavorata told Newsday in an interview “Spending $9,000 might not seem like an awful lot when you start adding up all the little nuances Lindenhurst’s 2025-2026 budget, approved by the board in January, raised the tax rate by 12.5% its largest increase in nearly two decades The village charges 25 cents per hour for parking The village collected $97,042 from parking meters in 2024 a total that includes 161 coin-operated meters outside the downtown according to village clerk Kathleen Schrader Lavorata said Lindenhurst began transitioning to the kiosks to modernize its parking system and also because it's become harder to find parts for the older coin-only meters Lindenhurst has a five-year lease with Flowbird for the kiosks and a data plan at a cost of about $3,303 per month a 15-month warranty provides a “discounted rate” for servicing the machines at $65 an hour for travel and $105 an hour for labor Failure to pay for parking will result in a $25 ticket but the village board recently approved a hike to $35 the village collected $64,368 in expired parking meter fines The village has a three-year contract with Fundamental Business Services to collect fines that remain unpaid for 31 days or longer Dozens of residents have complained about the kiosks saying they received tickets even after paying for parking Lavorata acknowledged there had been problems with the rollout the village determined that 37 of them were mistakes “I think now we’ve got that under control,” he said “The complaints are becoming less and less.” Resident Denis Garbo said the village's decision to shift credit card fees onto residents was “absurd and wrongheaded.” “Nobody asked the village to change the parking meters from being coin-operated to an inconvenient system requiring you to walk out of your way to a pay station after struggling to read the parking space number printed on a paving stone,” Garbo told Newsday in an interview they will now effectively double the cost of a quick stop for shoppers which will hurt the very store owners the parking spaces are there to help.” 2025 at 9:28 am ETThe blaze tore through a Long Island strip mall early Wednesday morning (Courtesy of Ken Bradbury)(Courtesy of Ken Bradbury)(Courtesy of Ken Bradbury)(Courtesy of Ken Bradbury)(Courtesy of Ken Bradbury)LINDENHURST NY — Flames ripped through a Long Island strip mall early Wednesday morning The Lindenhurst Fire Department responded to the blaze at 508 Montauk Highway at around 5:30 a.m. with Chief of Department David Collins in command of the scene Police said no injuries were reported and the Suffolk arson squad is investigating Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. “We value the partnership we have with our families and take all concerns brought to us very seriously. Tutor Time has an open-door policy and welcomes parent feedback at any time. Our District Manager has been onsite working with families directly. Any additional concerns brought to us are being thoroughly reviewed, and we will continue to take appropriate action as warranted.” 2025 at 9:31 am ETBenny's first hiding spot somewhere between Albany and Buffalo avenues in Lindenhurst (Courtesy of Jenn Rossetti)Benny is on his way to the baseball field with the Sharkey family (Courtesy of Jamie Sharkey)The giant banana waits for a ride to his next spot NY — The Long Island community is having a blast this weekend in an elaborate game of hide 'n seek that involves hiding–and finding-a large stuffed Rasta banana dubbed "Benny." It all began on Saturday when Jenn Rossetti's family was doing a little spring cleaning and decided to have some fun with a 5-foot tall stuffed banana her son won on a class trip to Adventureland "I told them it’s time for the banana to go It’s just too big and has moved all around the house," Rossetti told Patch so we came up with the idea to post it on Facebook with a picture and a hit to its location to see if anyone would take it and keep it going." My kids are getting rid of this giant stuffed Banana Instead of putting it on the curb or at a garage sale Take it home and put it in your front yard and post a picture with a hint as to where he is "Let’s see how far around Lindenhurst this guy can travel Hint…he is somewhere between Albany and Buffalo Avenue." the banana was up and running and "Banana Quest" was in full force "I can’t believe how much attention our banana has gotten in less than 24 hours," Rossetti said Linndehurst mom Jennifer Mackey-Aulino and her children were the first to find the banana, she told Patch. It was so much fun, she created a Facebook page documenting his whereabouts "We thought it would be fun to create a group to track its journey through Lindenhurst and Benny the Banana is now traveling," Mackey-Aulino said "I hope this brings joy and fosters a sense of community happiness." the Banana Quest page garnered over 400 followers keeping tabs on Benny's location "This is such a fun way to get the community together We love a good scavenger hunt," Jamie Sharkey told Patch "My kids had the best time trying to find him and planning his next hiding spot." Rossetti said Benny has a note sharing his Facebook page name with anyone who finds him We kept checking to see where it was and reading all the comments," Rossetti said "Someone even decided to take a poll and name it We’re so happy that everyone is having so much fun with it We just wanted to give him a proper send off so he didn’t end up in the garbage Let Patch know and send your photos to jade.eckardt@patch.com Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app a green door was more than just an entrance — it was a secret signal a beacon to those in the know that spirits flowed freely behind its threshold that speakeasy tradition lives on at The Green Door Lindenhurst’s newest restaurant and cocktail bar The 1,800-square-foot establishment, which previously housed the Japanese eatery and pub Bakuto features an intimate dining space with seating for 49 guests and a vintage-inspired bar with room for 11 warm brown leather stools The Green Door features a tinted green glass entrance and green lighting that creates an atmospheric glow they had to figure out how to signal to people that they sold alcohol in their establishment,” Commisso explained you knew that place sold alcohol because they had a green door.” The venture brings together three longtime friends: Mike McNamara a Lindenhurst native and former manager at Restoration; Mike Commisso who brings two decades of management experience from Stop & Shop; and Billy Miller known locally for opening the nonprofit Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails in 2018 with his wife Nicole who developed The Green Door’s cocktail list emphasized the group’s commitment to craft beverages “They’re all classic cocktails with a modern twist We’re using all house-made simple syrups describing an extensive cocktail menu that counts 35 unique offerings focuses on small plates that blend American classics with Latin influences more of a tapas style,” Commisso aid “Think pork belly empanadas and grilled oysters with chimichurri sauce The menu is concise but designed for sharing and exploring different flavors.” A distinctive feature of The Green Door is its open kitchen concept “The chef is going to be putting on a show for everyone every night,” Commisso noted the opening represents more than just a new business venture “I’m excited to help build up the town that’s already starting to come around to something new,” he said Just to be a small part of that [transformation] is great.” Following a successful friends and family soft opening on Monday night The Green Door will welcome the public starting at 4 p.m and Friday through Sunday from noon to midnight Tap here to see what’s happening Krista McNally 2025 at 1:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Community members may march in the parade Patrick's Day Parade is slated to return on on Saturday This year's grand marshals are Joseph and Marguerite Danaher, long-time Lindenhurst residents and business owners who have been "fierce supporters of the parade since its inception," parade officials said in a statement While Joe marches every year as a proud member of the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band making them the perfect choice as 2025 Parade Grand Marshals." The parade route starts at Fireman's Memorial Park goes past the Grand Stand and ends at Lindenhurst Middle School Anyone interested in marching in the parade may register here by March 15 The tax rate hike is the highest the village has had in at least 15 years Lindenhurst Village residents will see their largest tax hike in nearly two decades after officials approved a more than 12% tax rate increase The $19.1 million budget for 2025 to 2026 is $1.5 million The village’s tax rate is jumping from the current $22 per $100 of assessed valuation to $24.75 per $100 of assessed valuation The average home with a market value of about $421,0000 will see their annual village taxes rise from $880 to $990 The village’s sanitation fee for a single-family home remains $236 which pierces the state tax cap and runs from March 1 through Feb who called the spending plan the “toughest” he’s ever had “I spent more time on this budget than any other budget,” said Lavorata “We had meetings upon meetings looking to cut places $15,000 there and we realized it just was not enough.” Village Treasurer Louise Schrader said revenue has been down since the COVID pandemic while expenses have continued to rise She said the impact of more than a decade of having a tax cap also is being felt “All these years of trying to stay at that 2% tax cap it's finally catching up to everybody,” she said Village officials also pointed to increased state pension costs of $133,800 and rising insurance costs of more than $172,000 The village this year reduced its contribution to the firefighter and EMT pension fund by $200,000 for a total of $650,000 In addition to the $737,045 in debt the village will pay this year there is another $234,500 in bonding for a new department of public works building and drainage improvements the village applied $380,000 of its surplus Lindenhurst last year used $730,000 of its surplus to offset taxes “I probably should have used less than I did,” Lavorata said of last year's surplus You don’t want to misuse them by holding onto taxpayer money but if you don’t have it there and something happens which is the fourth-largest on Long Island has been advised to keep the surplus at 20% of its budget resulting in about $4 million currently in the fund The village predicts a revenue bump of $100,000 from increased two-family home permit fees and a total of $800,000 from a new state law that requires insurance companies to directly pay ambulance providers for services The village has received $320,000 since that law took effect in October although the money can only be used for medical services Fire and rescue is the largest departmental increase in the budget at $385,280 Shrader said part of that is for building improvements to house larger equipment such as a high-water rescue vehicle The village has also had to hire more full-time EMTs which Shrader said doubled from three to six this year Salaries across all departments increased by more than $609,000 said officials “have done a lot” to improve the village in recent years but he is concerned about fiscal management “They’re getting additional monies that they didn’t have before and they seem to be going through them as fast as they’re coming in,” he said Whelan also pointed to the $2.9 million — or more than 15% — of the budget that is dedicated to the fire department which is more than $1 million higher than that of the next-highest departmental total but that’s a huge chunk of money,” he said Lavorata said he hopes residents see that “for the most part they’ve gotten better services” such as sanitation pickup and the downtown revitalization “We weathered a storm and I think better days are coming and I feel confident that we’ll be in a much better financial position next year,” he said The outlet said that Gelsomina 2 LLC—an affiliate of Gemelli’s Gourmet Market Long Island and Coyle’s Ice Cream—has leased a 1,875 square-foot building located at 189 S in Lindenhurst to open a new gourmet food store Advertise With Us Festivals & Events emailed to your inbox every Friday 2025 at 11:06 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Laura Martin a retired New York City Department of Education teacher volunteers at Long Island Cares food pantry in Lindenhurst (Courtesy of Long Island Cares)LINDENHURST NY – Former teacher Laura Martin spent her first year post-career "learning how to be retired," and found her groove volunteering with Long Island Cares Lindenhurst food pantry told Patch she was "searching for a way to serve those in need." But helping others wasn't new for Martin who spent 22 years working as a special education teacher with the New York City Department of Education in Queens I took a full year to examine and learn how to be retired from working for a living I come from a family of nine and was taught to have a servant's heart," Martin told Patch "I also have a heart for the veterans of our country and was very eager to volunteer on that day at the pantry." helping individuals facing food insecurity for a year stocking shelves and guiding clients through the pantry She works twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is happy to "fill in when necessary," said Enedina Coronado it was like she already knew our process and fit in so quickly She is filled with energy and finds many things to do around the pantry If she is not with a client or stocking shelves you will see her cleaning the site," Coronado said Martin told Patch that while she truly "enjoys" the day-to-day tasks with LIC—shelving organizing products for display—the organization has created a sense of "community" that brings more to the job than just distributing food "It's not just about the food," Martin said "There are friendships that develop over time with getting to know each other." That community—and the people in it— are what Martin had in mind when she chose to volunteer close to home "I wanted to stay local in my volunteering quest and Lindenhurst is close to my home I am so happy to be involved with my local community especially after driving to Queens for 22 years," she said "I would also say I really enjoy the interaction with the clients and the relationships that develop over time." Martin said that along with the connections she's making which made a smooth transition from classroom to community outreach "I am very impressed with the organization's philosophy and actualization of the efforts it takes to coordinate and execute the services to those in need They know what they're doing," Martin said "I consider myself to be blessed to be able to be part of LI Cares." Laura does an amazing job here at the South Shore Service Center in Lindenhurst," she said Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer invited Benny to Town Hall on Friday for a ceremony to solidify his Babylon residency "This whole thing is still so surreal," Rossetti said adding that someone from Schaffer's office reached out requesting his presence at Town Hall "Rich thought he should definitely be a resident at this point." from school so he could be there for the monumental moment "We got there and everyone was so nice and was asking tons of questions He met a few people and took some pictures and we talked to Rich about the whole story," Rossetti said Benny hit the road and "Banana Quest" was born Lindenhurst mom Jennifer Mackey-Aulino, who with her children were the first to find the banana, created a Banana Quest Facebook page tracking his whereabouts that's garnered over 1,300 followers since it was launched Benny's made over a 100 stops around his hometown in Lindenhurst including public appearances at several schools On Tuesday evening, Banana Questers were on the edge of their seats worrying as Benny narrowly escaped a banana-napping to New York City. But like the Lindenhurst community always does in the face of adversity, they united, stayed strong and rescued Benny in the nick of time Rossetti and Mackey-Aulino came up with a few rules to ensure the safety of everyone involved bedtime; anyone taking him home for the night must commit to getting him back out around 8 a.m.; no taking Benny out of Lindenhurst; and "handle him with care and make sure he has a great time." If anyone had told me a week ago that this was going to happen I would have laughed it off," Rossetti said "I've received so many messages and so many heartwarming comments People telling me how this has brought their family closer people saying they don’t remember the last time they had this much fun kids that were getting picked on at school are now stars because they got to meet Benny." Benny is still going strong and bringing joy to the Lindenhurst community and doesn't seem to be stopping any time soon AI called him a "symbol of the community," Banana Quest merch is being made and local businesses are offering incentives to anyone who brings him in "The fact that my kids and I have unintentionally brought so much joy to so many people and the town is just overwhelming," Rossetti said "We’re all about making memories and this one will definitely last a lifetime." A daycare worker accused of injuring an infant at Tutor Time in Lindenhurst pleaded not guilty Saturday to assault of Massapequa pushed an 18-month-old girl’s face into a cot on Monday at the daycare center causing an injury that required stitches and treatment at a local hospital The child was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip by a private vehicle Child Protective Services was notified on Friday leading to an investigation by detectives with the department’s Special Victims Section a SUNY Schenectady County Community College early education graduate is charged with second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child “My client adamantly denies these allegations And they are just allegations at this point She has every presumption of innocence,” Brown told Greater Long Island “We look forward to presenting our defense which will clear of her of these allegations.” Judge Pierce Cohalan set bail for Marchena at $5,000 Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Suffolk Police’s Special Victims Section at 631.852.6167 2025 at 7:59 am ETThe fire broke out Thursday night (Courtesy of Anthony Frevola)(Courtesy of Anthony Frevola)(Courtesy of Anthony Frevola)(Courtesy of Anthony Frevola)LINDENHURST NY — A house fire killed one woman and seriously injured two men in Lindenhurst on Thursday night police responded to a 911 call at 9 Storz Place where three occupants of the home were taken out of the house by first responders was pronounced dead at the scene by the Copiague Fire Department Police said the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine her identity and cause of death were transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries then to Stony Brook University Hospital for further treatment Two police officers were also transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and released no other people were in the house at the time of the fire Police said the cause of the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be criminal at this time Anyone with information may call Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392 or Arson Section detectives at 631-852-6024 a longtime Lindenhurst physical education teacher who coached Long Island lacrosse teams at all levels for decades Carro is the former head coach of Suffolk County Community College’s (SCCC) women’s lacrosse team and also had stints as the coach of the varsity girls lacrosse programs at Lindenhurst Miller Place and Bayport-Blue Point high schools He most recently coached the girls varsity team at the Stony Brook School Carro played lacrosse and football high school and then lacrosse in college for SCCC and Adelphi he worked as a physical education teacher in Lindenhurst schools “We have recently been informed of the tragic passing of Mr physical education teacher at Lindenhurst High School,” Lindenhurst schools Superintendent Vincent Caravana wrote in a letter to the school district community “We recognize that this news may be particularly difficult for students who had Mr “Please know that our social workers and counselors are available to provide support to anyone who needs it during this trying time I know that Lindenhurst will rally as it always does during times of turmoil and tension.” Danielle and Tommi Carro; his mother Joann; his three siblings Dominic Carro and Mary Jean Caldiero; and his grandson Anthony Joseph Carro “Thomas will be remembered for his strength, resilience, and the deep love he had for his family and friends,” Carro’s obituary reads and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.” Robertaccio Funeral Home handled arrangements for a private Top: Main and inset photos (Robertaccio Funeral Home) quickly spread to a Lindenhurst home Monday afternoon leaving it heavily damaged and displacing the residents The Lindenhurst Police Department and Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 3:45 p.m Monday to the 1900 block of Woodlane Drive in Lindenhurst for a report of a structure fire Firefighters arrived in minutes and found heavy smoke coming from the rear of a two-story home Lake Villa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Jay Vance said at the scene All of the residents were already outside of the house when the fire department arrived entered the house through the front door and attacked the fire Two hose lines were used to extinguish the fire Firefighters also deployed a supply line to a nearby fire hydrant for a positive water supply Vance said that crews made “a really quick knock on the fire” and were able to bring it under control minutes after arriving the house was left heavily damaged due to the fire and smoke and is unhabitable Vance said that the fire possibly started on the deck and spread to the house and its attic space with the help of the wind Fire investigators remained on the scene into the evening looking into what exactly caused the blaze A damage estimate was not immediately available The Lake Villa Fire Protection District was assisted at the scene by the Antioch Greater Round Lake and Newport Township fire departments The Gurnee and Libertyville fire departments provided coverage for the Lake Villa fire district during the incident 2025 at 1:07 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}L-r: Trustees Patrick Pichichero Secretary Charles Vozzo and Treasurer Sarah-Marie Callahan (Village of Lindenhurst)LINDENHURST NY — The Lindenhurst Fire Department swore in its newly elected chiefs and officers "Our Lindenhurst Fire Department Chiefs and Officers truly and diligently perform their duties and render invaluable and we are grateful to former Chief David Collins for his exemplary term in office," said Mayor Michael Lavorata "On behalf of the people of the Lindenhurst community Patrick’s parade in downtown Lindenhurst Saturday This was the fourth annual parade in the downtown and the weather could not have been better with temps topping out at 77 degrees and staying warm through the early afternoon And when the air abruptly turned cold around 3 p.m. GLI photographer  Eric Micallef was there to capture it all This year’s grand marshal was Marguerite Danaher 2024 at 4:45 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Patch Graphics)NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP PA — The contractor installing a new gas line on Lindenhurst Road between Route 332 (Newtown Bypass) and Route 532 (Washington Crossing Road) in Upper Makefield and Lower Makefield has extended its closure schedule to the end of November Monday to Friday through the end of November and on Saturday from 7 a.m 19 and continuing through the end of November after all the gas and service work is completed another contractor will be making permanent repairs to the roadway motorists will be directed to use Route 332 (Newtown Bypass) Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur All scheduled activities are weather-dependent PECO Energy is completing the project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 5:55 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The community and students use the high school's pool (Courtesy of Lindenhurst High School)LINDENHURST NY — Lindenhurst High School's pool needs help and the community is coming together to assess the "extensive repairs" it needs The Lindenhurst Union Free School District and Board of Education are seeking public input regarding the future of the pool and are hosting a public meeting on Wednesday the pool is "utilized by both the district’s swim teams and the broader community." "Residents are encouraged to attend this upcoming forum to learn more about the proposed options for the pool and to share their feedback "Your participation is vital in helping shape the future of this community resource." The McKenna Administration Building is located at 350 Daniel St