Justin N. Lite was born and raised in West Islip, New York, where he attended public school, graduating from West Islip High School in 1978. Justin was awarded a regents scholarship and was a member of the honor society, the varsity football team, and was also a proud Captain of the varsity lacrosse team.
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After high school, Justin attended Rensselear Polytechnic Institute on a lacrosse scholarship, where he majored in Engineering. He went on to be the team’s Captain, earned the honor of all-ECAC, and was the ECAC rookie of the year.
After college, Justin stayed in New York and attended St. John’s University School of Law, graduating in 1985. He was on the Dean’s List of Distinguished Students and participated in the mock court competition. While in law school, Justin earned the honor of clerking for Supreme Court Justice Daniel Luciano. After graduating, Justin returned to his hometown and proudly began working for his father, Joseph Lite, at the law firm of Joseph Lite, P.C. While working alongside his father, Justin honed his legal skills and was made partner in 1986. The firm changed it’s name to Lite & Lite, P.C., which evolved to become a veritable West Islip institution on Higbie Lane. Joseph Lite passed away in 1990, but the firm he began some 35 years prior, and to which he proudly added his son’s name, would continue to flourish. In 1994, Justin became partners with longtime family friend, Frank Russell, forming the law firm of Lite & Russell. Together, Frank and Justin built a marquee office building, just across the street from where Justin first practiced, on Higbie Lane, in West Islip. They have continued to grow, becoming a premier firm that has served their clients, and the community, with great success.
Being born and raised in West Islip, Justin has been, and continues to be, an involved member of the community. Justin has been active in the following organizations and projects throughout his career:
Past Director – Junior Achievement Program
Past Director – Shadow Day West Islip
Past President – Sigma Chi Fraternity
Past President – West Islip Republican Club
Past President – West Islip Independence Club
Past Board Member – Youth Enrichment Services
Past Board Member – West Islip Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer Chairperson – After Kids School Under Supervision Day Care Program
Appointed to Suffolk County Youth Board
Served on Zoning Board of Appeals for the Village of Brightwaters
Benefactor for Joseph and Judith Lite Memorial Scholarship and West Islip Lions Club
Scholarship in Memory of Joseph Lite and Robert Annino
Incorporator and founding member – Sayville Girls Youth Lacrosse Program
Incorporator – West Islip Hockey Club
Incorporator – West Islip Women’s Fire Auxiliary
Little League soccer, softball, lacrosse coach & supporter.
Recipient – West Islip Alumni Award
Recipient – Volunteer Service Award from Town of Islip
Justin has made his home in Sayville, New York, where he lives with his wife, Elisa, who is also an attorney. He is the proud father of two daughters: Judy, 26, a graduate of Loyola University-Maryland, who works in public relations and resides in Manhattan; and Jordan, 24, a graduate, summa cum laude, of the University of South Carolina, currently attending the Wake Forest University School of Law.
Online Programs
- All library programs are being held virtually at this time.
- If you need assistance with registering, please email registration@westisliplibrary.org
February
Winter Book Bingo
Monday, January 4 – Friday, February 26
Attention adults! Get a jump start on a new year of reading by picking up a bingo card at the reference desk and completing one row of reading tasks. Once completed, bring your card back to receive a bag and a free book from our selection.
Take & Make Glass Etching WIA 213
Wednesday, February 17
Try this skill by applying a vinyl sticker to a glass and spreading Armor Etch Cream over the stencil image to create a decorative imprint. Supplies will be made available the date of the program and video instructions will be sent out via email. West Islip residents only.
Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks (GoToMeeting) WIA 217
Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30pm
In this virtual class, you will learn the most popular Office functions that will help improve your skills for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Prerequisite: general knowledge of the programs. Intermediate users only.
Instant Pot Soups (Zoom) WIA 210
Thursday, February 18 at 7pm
Chef Aidan will be back to share his knowledge of cooking with the Instant Pot, focusing on some delicious soups to make for the chilly season. He will provide 3 seasonal recipes, including one vegetarian option while sharing a few tips and tricks to using this multi-cooker.
Virtual Bingo for Adults (Zoom) WIA 207
Thursday, February 25 at 7pm
Sign up for a fun night of Bingo and a chance to win a $10 gift card. After registering, we’ll email you the link to a Bingo card which you can print out or use online.
March
Senior Fitness (Zoom)
Fridays, March 5 – April 30 at 11am
Try out some virtual exercise with instructor Vicki Luckman as she motivates you through gentle movements and high energy music from decades past.
Indoor Plants and Flowers for Early Spring (Zoom)
Thursday, March 11 at 7pm
Join Paul Levine, expert horticulturist, who will discuss indoor plants such as Bromelia, Peace Lily, Tulips and Daffodils. He will share the best lighting and location for these types of plants along with watering techniques, the best soil and fertilizer to use, and different decorative containers.
Block Island Seafood (Zoom)
Monday, March 15 at 6:30pm
Welcome back the Block Island Seafood Company as Craig celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. He’ll demonstrate a traditional Shepherd’s pie and his Irish Cod Fishcakes!
Air BnB Tips & Tricks (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 17 at 7pm
Learn the ins and outs of using this very popular homestay service. Learn about the different aspects of AirBnb’s range of services with librarian Rebecca Kaplan.
Route 27: Long Island’s Southern Thoroughfare (Zoom)
Thursday, March 18 at 7pm
Route 27 extends from western Brooklyn to the eastern tip of Long Island in Montauk and is most commonly known as Sunrise Highway. Eco-Photo Explorers will explore the entire length of Route 27 through stories and photographs to uncover its past as well as its present connection to our lives on Long Island.
Sewing Class: Garden Belt(Zoom)
Saturday, March 20 at 10am
Join Maria Castilla as she walks you through the steps of sewing your very own gardening belt, a perfect piece to have as gardening season begins. A list of supplies and a copy of the instructions will be provided. Supplies must be purchased on your own.
10 Daily Healthy Habits (Zoom)
Monday, March 22 at 7pm
Learn ten daily health habits to incorporate into your routine which will help you live a healthier and happier life. You will learn how to eat healthy and develop skills needed to stay on track in order to achieve the healthy lifestyle you want. Attendees will be emailed all content along with recipes shared.
Art Discussion: Parallel Perspective (Zoom)
Tuesday, March 23 at 7pm
Virtually visit with two local artists, one a photographer and the other a painter, as they discuss their book titled, Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration. See their stunning pieces inspired by the Long Island landscape as they provide their knowledge of these two mediums. There will be time for a Q&A session at the end.
Gershwin to the Beatles (Facebook)
Thursday, March 25 at 7pm
Tap along with the Paul Effman Band as they bring you a mix of old standards and pop hits from the 1930’s all the way to the 1990’s. Join us on Facebook to swing and sing along. No registration required.
How to Add Value and Sell Your Treasures (Zoom)
Tuesday, March 30 at 7pm
Looking to downsize your home and get rid of some items for a price? Learn from Mike Ivankovich, an antiques and home downsizing expert, who will discuss tips and strategies for selling your items along with ways to increase their worth.
Lynda.com (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm
Join Rebecca Kaplan for an introduction to Lynda.com, a huge database of instructional videos of all sorts of tech-related topics, covering topics from social media to coding to Microsoft Word. Lynda.com’s invaluable content is free with a West Islip library card.
April
Intermediate WordPress(GoToMeeting)
Monday, April 5 at 5:30pm
Learn more about creating websites, text and graphics, layouts, links, and how to create Posts and Pages and their use in relation to your Theme, plus much more! Prerequisite: Introduction to WordPress. For intermediate and advanced computer users.
Take & Make Cricut Craft: HOME Sign
Tuesday, April 6 at 10am
Decorate your living room by making these wooden blocks to show Long Island pride in your house. Using our Cricut Machine, we will provide the vinyl stencils, paint, wood blocks, and brush. Supplies will be made available on April 1st and video instructions will be sent out the date of the program. WI Residents Only.
Pilates (Zoom)
Wednesdays, April 7-14 at 7pm
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and developing endurance in the entire body. This Pilates class will include a combination of strengthening and toning exercises with a focus on your core. Modifications and variations can be offered to meet the needs of all participants.
Pen Pal Kit
Thursday, April 8 at 7pm
Looking for a new hobby and want to learn more about the art of pen paling? We will share some amazing online resources on where to find a pen pal, inviting you to explore snail mail communities. To help you get started, come pick up a kit that includes stationary, postcards and other art products to make your letters meaningful. Supplies and video will be made available the date of the class. WI Residents Only.
Safely Using Online Banking (Zoom)
Thursday, April 15 at 6:30pm
In this lecture and demonstration class, you will learn all about using online banking apps, how to download the apps and use them safely and securely.
Italian Chicken & Ciabatta w/ Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner (Zoom)
Monday, April 19 at 7pm
Make Spring dinners easier with Chef Rob. He will show you how to prepare an Italian Chicken Dinner on a Sheet pan, a simple one dish meal. Chicken, ciabatta bread and fresh vegetables makes this a wonderful spring dinner.
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How 2020 Will Change Us (Zoom)
Tuesday, April 20 at 7pm
In this PowerPoint lecture Dr. Zebulon Miletsky, Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Stony Brook University, will look at how society will incorporate and digest the year 2020, in which this country experienced momentous events in the Civil Rights movement while living through a global pandemic at the same time. He will also discuss the role of interracial activism and cooperation, how we might create more inclusive institutions and where we go from here.
Planter Craft Kit
Thursday, April 22 at 10am
Take home this ceramic planter and jazz it up with some acrylic paints and lettering. We’ll also include a seed packet so you can grow your very own herb. Supplies will be made available on the date of the program. WI Residents Only.
Long Island Reads: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Zoom)
Thursday, April 22 at 7pm
Join librarian Liana Coletti in discussing this year’s Long Island Reads book, The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett. Identical twin sisters grow up together in small-town Louisiana before choosing very different lives. Years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same town, while the other secretly passes for white. Even separated by many miles and many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation when their own daughter’s lives intersect? Long Island Reads honors Long Island authors by picking one book for readers in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties to read and discuss.
Virtual Game Night for Adults(Zoom)
Tuesday, April 27 at 7pm
Play a mixture of fun games such as Name That Tune, Heads Up and More. Each participant will have a chance to win a $10 gift card in each round. WI Residents Only.
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Common Ground: 80’s Tribute Band (Zoom)
Wednesday, April 28 at 7:30pm
Get ready for some synthesized music as Common Ground takes you back in time playing classic hits from the 1980’s MTV Generation. No registration required.
Virtual Tech Time
Are you having trouble figuring out some tech problem? Need help figuring out ebooks? Unsure of how to access the library’s e-magazine collection? Do you want to have a one-on-one tech time from the comfort of your home? Email Tech Librarian Rebecca Kaplan (rkaplan@westisliplibrary.org) to set up an appointment! Please include what topic you want to cover, when you’d like to schedule your appointment, and how you’d like to communicate (for example: Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Facebook, etc.)