Recently, NYS Sen. Dean Murray presented Frank Trotta with a NYS Commendation Award for his outstanding service and dedication to the community. From his role as a village trustee to becoming the longest serving mayor of the Village of Bellport, Trotta’s commitment to making a difference is unparalleled. He had countless achievements as an accomplished publisher, was the chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Brookhaven, a board member of multiple nonprofits, and a respected member of the Bellport Fire Department and the South Country Ambulance Co. Trotta has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him.