GOVERNOR HOCHUL PROVIDES $12,000,000 FOR SEAWALL RECONSTRUCTION

June 18, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

It is my pleasure to announce that Governor Kathy Hochul has put $12,000,000 in the NYS budget to reconstruct the Asharoken seawall. I received a call from her on May 26th with the news, but I was asked not to report this until NYS issued a press release. It was a pleasure to speak directly with the Governor and express our thanks and gratitude.

• Official Announcement from Governer Hochul's Office

Governor Hochul heard our concerns and understood what was at stake. She recognized that reconstructing the seawall is not simply about repairing failing infrastructure; it is about protecting people. It is about safeguarding neighborhoods, ensuring public safety, strengthening resilience against future storms, and preserving communities that mean so much to all who live there.

Because of Governor Hochul's leadership, vision, and support, this project can move forward. The investment she has made today will benefit not only current residents but future generations who will continue to enjoy and cherish this remarkable part of Long Island.

On behalf of the residents of the Village of Asharoken and Eaton's Neck, I want to thank Governor Hochul for believing in our communities and for standing with us in our time of need. Today, we celebrate more than funding. We celebrate partnership. We celebrate resilience. And we celebrate the promise that, working together, even small communities can accomplish great things. Governor Hochul's support will leave a lasting legacy on our shoreline and in the hearts of those who call the Village of Asharoken and Eaton's Neck home.

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone in Asharoken and Eaton's Neck who signed the petitions. The Governor told me that having almost 1,000 signed petitions placed on her desk was a game-changer. Your engagement, support, and commitment to this effort were instrumental to our success and are deeply appreciated. Great job by all the signers!

Thanks to Village resident John Murn. He arranged a brief meeting in May 2025 with Governor Hochul, Deputy Mayor Pam Pierce, and me. That conversation introduced the Governor to the condition of the seawall and underscored how critical it is to protect Asharoken Avenue.

Thanks to Catherine Fee, whom the Village hired last December to advocate and lobby on our behalf. Catherine did an outstanding job, and I am convinced we would not have secured this funding without her extensive contacts, dedication and expertise. I thank State Senator Mario Mattera and Assemblyman Keith Brown for their unwavering support to rebuild the seawall.

This is great news for the Village and for our friends in Eaton's Neck. As more information becomes available, I will let you know.

Warmly,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

June 12, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

I congratulate Asharoken resident Charlotte King on being named valedictorian of the graduating class of Northport High School. This is a terrific honor and singular life achievement. Charlotte is an amazing all-around student and a member of many after-school programs. She was a major contributor to the moot court and mock trial team, and led them to back-to-back LI Moot court championships. Northport HS Social Studies teacher Bill Slagle said, "She is by far one of the greatest and most accomplished members we have ever had and all in just two years." She will be continuing her studies at Durham University in England, focusing on ancient history. I wish her the best in the future.

This achievement is especially meaningful for the Village of Asharoken, as it marks the second consecutive year an Asharoken resident has earned the distinction of valedictorian, following Dora Fields' accomplishment last year. Great job, women!

Village Justice Paul Boronow informed me he has a position for a court intern. He is looking for a high school senior considering a career in law or law enforcement. The position is two days a month from 5:30pm to 9pm. If you have a son or daughter who is interested, please call the Village Clerk Michelle Glennon at 631-261-7098 and she will connect you with Judge Boronow.

This is going to be a hot weekend. As always, Village Hall is available as a cooling center. Please contact the APD at 631-261-7400 should the need arise.

The population of the Village grew this week. All of the Osprey nests appear to have chicks. The newest one on Bevin Road — put up by Dr. Russ Fredricks three years ago — has its first baby birds. A full count will be determined as the birds mature. At home, the piping plovers and cardinals that were nesting on our property hatched as well.

Wishing you a great weekend. Stay cool and consider a dip in the LI Sound or Northport Bay.
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

June 4, 2026

Dear Neighbors,

In an effort to keep you informed of Village business, here is my Mayor's Report from the June 2nd Board of Trustees meeting.

• Mayor's Report: June 2, 2026

Have a great weekend,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

May 29, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

Earlier this week, I came across a pamphlet from 1953 entitled "A Short History of Asharoken" — complete with a cover drawing by former Asharoken resident Rube Goldberg! Click the link to read about the origins of the Village.

• A Short History of Asharoken

As a friendly reminder, please put out trash only on trash pickup days, and recycled items only on the proper recycling pickup days. The full sanitation calendar can be found here or by clicking a button at the top of the home page:

• Asharoken Sanitation Calendar

You can also pick up a copy at Village Hall. Thanks for your cooperation.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend. The weather can only be better than the Memorial Day washout.

Best regards,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

May 22, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

Linda and I wish you a very happy Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer.

Please take a moment to honor those fallen Americans who gave their lives to make all of the freedoms we enjoy possible. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. I also thank all active military personnel and veterans for your service to our country.

The Village of Northport has a very moving parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25th that I encourage you to attend. Wreaths are laid at all of the war memorials along main street and a ceremony follows in the park. The parade begins at 10am.

Last week the first horseshoe crabs returned to the Village. I found many of them mating along the bayside shore line. Horseshoe crab eggs are a significant food source for migrating shore birds. As of today, I have seen 96 species of birds in the Village so far in 2026, which is about average. The spring migration season is winding down so the list will unlikely grow until the fall.

I hope you have a great holiday weekend,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

May 13, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

Recently, several users accessing the Village website from mobile devices have had intermittent issues when clicking links. Specifically, clicking/pressing links that used to automatically open in a new tab or window may now seem unresponsive.

This problem has arisen due to recent software updates rolled out by Apple and others. It is not due to the Village website itself. These updates are in fact causing difficulties for the users of many websites worldwide.

If you experience this issue, a "long press" on a link — that is, pressing and holding the link — should now properly open it. Depending on your exact device or software version, you may go directly to the link, or a menu may appear where you can select "Open in New Tab" or similar to arrive at the link.

Regards,
Eric Maffei