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Dear Lake Success Residents,

I would like to provide an update on happenings around our beautiful Village as we welcome back spring after a long and snowy winter.

Let me begin by thanking our head of Public Works, Pat McDermott, and his dedicated team, for their great job keeping our roads clear and safe after two of the biggest snowstorms we have had in recent years. Pat is retiring at the end of May, and we owe him much gratitude for all he has done for the Village. Being promoted as co-leaders of Public Works are Stefan De Albuquerque and John Carlos Marmol, both of whom are well qualified for this position.

Village Updates and News:

Capital Improvements have been completed throughout the Village, with several highlights listed below:

   - Continued upgrading and resurfacing of Village roadways

   - Laser leveling of the Har-Tru and red clay tennis courts, along with an improved sprinkler system

   - Rebuilding of three hardcourt tennis courts and creating four dedicated pickleball courts

   - Upgrading our pool chlorination system

   - Installation of Trex decking around the pool and additional sunshades

   - Golf course renovation is entering its final stages

   - Upgrading the heating and air-conditioning systems at the Village Hall and the Police Building

   - Applied and received New York State and Nassau County grants for:

   · Plate readers for added security

   · Police equipment and training

   · Six defibrillators

Taxes

I am happy to report that a change secured from the commercial district of our Village has resulted in an approximate $1000.00 per home decrease in your 2025/2026 Village taxes. I want to thank our Village Administrator, Patrick Farrell, and his staff, and our budget committee for their hard work in securing this for our residents.

Northwell

Northwell owns the largest portion of our commercial property. I recently met with their new CEO, Dr. John D’Angelo. We had a very meaningful meeting, and our relationship remains strong and cooperative.

Building Department

A reminder: when you are doing work on your home, whether exterior or interior, please contact our Building Department with questions pertaining to our construction ordinances. They are in place to protect you and our community. Our professionals are here to help you. Contractors must be licensed. We have had two house fires due to the use of unlicensed contractors. Remember, no work on weekends and holidays. Please respect this rule and your neighbors. Our two building inspectors/code enforcers are:

Stefan De Albuquerque 516-482-4411 Ext. 108. Stephan is an engineer and master builder and has built numerous homes in our Village.

Bob Bonnie 516-482-4411 Ext. 107. Bob has been with our Village for twenty-four years and has seen many homeowners through successful renovations and changes.

Village Amenities

Grill Room (516) 829-5493 *option 2

The Grill Room is now open for the season, and we are pleased to welcome back Chef Dan of Culinart. Chef Dan will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Grill Room and Village Events, while Culinart will manage all catered events.

Fitness Center

The fitness center continues to be another great amenity open to all our residents for a nominal fee. There are fitness classes and private training by our fitness expert, Naomi (516) 670-2164.

Tennis, Pickleball, Golf

For tennis, Xavier Cedeno offers lessons and oversees the tennis facility. Look for special events such as cardio tennis. Xavier can be reached at (516)982-9331.

Our resident pickleball pro, Robin Witt, is there for lessons to teach you the game as well as help you improve your skills. Robin can be reached at (516) 647-2068.

The Park Commission recently sent out the pool and park application. Watch for special events and sign up for Court Reserve to make your tennis and pickleball court reservations.

We are also fortunate to have Robby Mistretta, our PGA pro, offering expert golf lessons for all levels. Check out the beautiful golf shop filled with the latest golf attire. Robby is also there to help you pick out the best equipment for your game. Robby can be contacted in the Pro Shop (516) 482-4012.

Committees and Meetings

If you are interested in participating in one of our many committees, check out the Village website to see all the events. Come sit in on a Park Commission meeting, a Board of Trustees meeting, an Environmental Commission meeting, and a Golf Commission meeting, to name a few. Our resident participation is what makes our Village so special.

Pat Farrell -Village Administrator

I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude and best wishes to Patrick, who is retiring after fourteen years of dedicated and valued service. Patrick has been a strong liaison between our Village and every facet of local, county, and state government. His expertise has been invaluable, and he will be greatly missed.

The search is currently underway for a new Administrator, and the Board of Trustees is fully committed to investing the time required to ensure a smooth transition.

Let’s all enjoy everything the Village has to offer. This letter serves to highlight some of the happenings around town. Our Village website, https://lakesuccessny.gov, has more detailed information and is an excellent resource. It is both rewarding and my pleasure to be your mayor. I have seen our Village continue to flourish and be one of the most desirable communities around.

My very best to you and your families,

Mayor Adam Hoffman