(Photo: Town of Brookhaven) Many prominent town officials appeared at the celebration, including Brookhaven Town Councilmembers Neil Foley (third from left), Michael Loguercio (fourth from left), Councilman Neil Manzella (fifth from left), Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico (eighth from left), and Town Clerk Kevin LaValle (sixth from left). (Front row, left to right:) Tax Receiver Lou Marcoccia, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, NYS Senator Dean Murray, Supervisor Ed Romaine, and Councilwoman Jane Bonner. They were joined by Black History Commission Chairperson Dr. Connie Graham (kneeling, left), and Member Leah Jefferson (kneeling, right).
The Town of Brookhaven’s Black History Commission held its annual Juneteenth celebration at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge On June 17. The celebration was held in recognition of the 158th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration featured games and activities for children, music, dancing, and a BBQ picnic.
