I feel like I’m working overtime on this site….anyway…
-If you ask a manager that is there more often than I am…they might help you out with a tour
-Regal can afford to rebuild…this is not a top priority anymore in their minds
-I guess preserving some of the building is possible. Would it be done? I doubt it.
-Lynbrook does get first run films…for some reason not the big ones as of late.
-No heat is a big deal…it has been fixed since. No excuses from me…
Regal does not allow us to use community service workers. I would assume they consider it a liability if they aren’t on the books. Even so…the theatre needs to be a knockdown/buildup site…you can only go so long covering things up. It would be sad to see a historic theatre like the Lynbrook be torn down…I pretty much grew up there. However…it’s time to pull the plug.
My problem is the overall point of this website and what it should be and what it isnt. That blurb clearly is not needed in the sense that its vague. The problem as I have said with remodeling is the layout of the building. As well as the village of Lynbrook not willing to coperate with the needs of the theatre. Regal currently owns over 540 theatres…Lynbrook is not a prime location to take so much concern over. The industry itself isnt exactly thriving and the importance of building in other areas that would be more profitable should be the target for now. Granted I do agree that UA had negleted many of there theatres I believe Regal has a better idea of how to go about these older houses. Regal has closed the unproffitable Meadowbrook, sold Douglaston, closing Patchogue on 9/9/07, and the new Deer Park theatre will open soon. Lynbrook is still to some extent profitable and because of that I think they will do something with it. I respect you’re desire to keep open the older theatre’s and have them retrofitted…it just isnt as simple as it seems.
I would love to know how to change the blurb at the top of the page. It would be nice if someone that knows and has worked at the theatre could put up something that isnt so anti-regal/ua.
Also Ed…I did run the Lynbrook for a brief time in 2005…I was 21 and still going to school so I couldnt watch it for too long. I’m currently an Assistant Manager at Lynbrook but split my time with Westbury as well. I will be leaving the company soon for a better opportunity.
I’m not sure if you are referring to Lanny Brown. He has worked at the Lynbrook for over 25 years…and yes a true gentleman. If you do give us another chance please ask for me. I’d like to share some theatre knowledge with you. Thanks for the response!
Meredith…How’s it going? Nice to see you on here…hope all is well. However, not all 12 auditoriums can be interlocked. Auditorium’s 6 and 7 are not capable of interlocking. Also, I have seen at most 6 auditoriums interlocked off of one print at this theatre.
I know of George Fonzone…met him a few times but briefly. He left Regal and is the manager of the now independently owned Douglaston theatre. I believe thats correct…
Anyway, the theatre still does not have a closing date…but very, very, very soon.
I worked a few shifts at the Meadowbrook before it closed. I’m an assistant manager at the Lynbrook and Westbury theatres. During the last few years at that theatre it was difficult to find managers and staff to work there because they had reduced the amount of shows per day. i believe they opened at 4pm. A lot of the management during this time were managers just covering shifts from the Lynbrook. I was there the last day it was opened and even there to help close the theatre. Lynbrook still has the Meadowbrook’s booster seats! Very sad becuase I would hear stories of how busy this location used to be and I always thought it wasnt in that bad of condition. The Patchogue and Lynbrook are in far worse condition. I remember closing one night there and ending the entire day with $46.00 from Concession and $175.00 from the box office. That didnt even cover the cost of the Union Projectionist used for that day. What a shame…I had a few good times there though…always fun to work a differant theatre from time to time
Ed…
The air conditioning has been fixed. Of course I can agree that I would like to see the building preserved. However, the issue as always is the cost. They have found that because of the layout of the theatre it would cost far more money to do that then just replace the existing theatre. I’ve heard someone mention the plumbing being a huge problem. It is a shame but I myself am begining to believe that this will end up being a situation where Regal just sucks what they can from this theatre and sells it when it is no longer profitable. Maybe they can use another bank on those five corners!
I’m a little shocked that I’ve come across this site. I’m currently a manager at the UA Lynbrook and have been since February 2000. In June of 2005 I was transferred to the UA Westbury theatre but have recently split my time between these two theatres as well as the UA Patchogue theatre. While the condition of the theatre has clearly shown it’s age it hasnt been given fair treatment with reguards to ownership. Prior to 2002 United Artist’s had full intentions of giving Lynbrook a new 12 screen theatre. The village and CEO’s for United Artist’s were in constant talks and blueprints were even created. United Artist’s filed Chapter 11 in 2000 and Regal Cinemas (now known as Regal Entertainment Group) acquired Edwards theatre’s and United Artist’s in 2002. Plans for the new theatre were put on hold due to the fact that they have been unable to work out an agreement on parking, the restauraunt next door is an issue, and of course other projects. From what I have heard there is now no plans for at least the next two years to do anything with the theatre. They have replaced a large portion of the roof which cost around $30,000 as well as purchase 3 new compressors for the HVAC system….maybe $10,000….and have had some of the hallways in the past few weeks repainted and fixed. The theatre needs to be knocked down…and I hope that the company sees this soon before it’s too late.
As for the loss of the union projectionist’s…I’d like to add that most manager’s now are level 4 certified operators. We are capable of running the booth properly and have done a quality job since the loss of the union in most of our theatres. However, I will say that this does not make up for the experience that most union operators have. I would prefer for the union to be doing the job instead of me…but I don’t want people to believe that managers are incapable of threading up and running a show flawlessly.
well the heat is broken again, it was working for a few days…..anyway tonight was my last shift at this theatre. very sad
I feel like I’m working overtime on this site….anyway…
-If you ask a manager that is there more often than I am…they might help you out with a tour
-Regal can afford to rebuild…this is not a top priority anymore in their minds
-I guess preserving some of the building is possible. Would it be done? I doubt it.
-Lynbrook does get first run films…for some reason not the big ones as of late.
-No heat is a big deal…it has been fixed since. No excuses from me…
Regal does not allow us to use community service workers. I would assume they consider it a liability if they aren’t on the books. Even so…the theatre needs to be a knockdown/buildup site…you can only go so long covering things up. It would be sad to see a historic theatre like the Lynbrook be torn down…I pretty much grew up there. However…it’s time to pull the plug.
evil…evil people
very very sad…
Ronkonkoma has all the new movies…stadium seating and is not as busy as Island 16…clearly the better choice
My problem is the overall point of this website and what it should be and what it isnt. That blurb clearly is not needed in the sense that its vague. The problem as I have said with remodeling is the layout of the building. As well as the village of Lynbrook not willing to coperate with the needs of the theatre. Regal currently owns over 540 theatres…Lynbrook is not a prime location to take so much concern over. The industry itself isnt exactly thriving and the importance of building in other areas that would be more profitable should be the target for now. Granted I do agree that UA had negleted many of there theatres I believe Regal has a better idea of how to go about these older houses. Regal has closed the unproffitable Meadowbrook, sold Douglaston, closing Patchogue on 9/9/07, and the new Deer Park theatre will open soon. Lynbrook is still to some extent profitable and because of that I think they will do something with it. I respect you’re desire to keep open the older theatre’s and have them retrofitted…it just isnt as simple as it seems.
I would love to know how to change the blurb at the top of the page. It would be nice if someone that knows and has worked at the theatre could put up something that isnt so anti-regal/ua.
yup! 100%
say goodbye sept 9!!!!!!
Considering they use the same corn, oil, and salt….I cant imagine how the popcorn could be worse. Also…it clearly depends on who makes the popcorn.
so who is uarules???? do i know you??
Also Ed…I did run the Lynbrook for a brief time in 2005…I was 21 and still going to school so I couldnt watch it for too long. I’m currently an Assistant Manager at Lynbrook but split my time with Westbury as well. I will be leaving the company soon for a better opportunity.
I’m not sure if you are referring to Lanny Brown. He has worked at the Lynbrook for over 25 years…and yes a true gentleman. If you do give us another chance please ask for me. I’d like to share some theatre knowledge with you. Thanks for the response!
wow! the lobby looks a lot better than what it used to.
Meredith…How’s it going? Nice to see you on here…hope all is well. However, not all 12 auditoriums can be interlocked. Auditorium’s 6 and 7 are not capable of interlocking. Also, I have seen at most 6 auditoriums interlocked off of one print at this theatre.
I know of George Fonzone…met him a few times but briefly. He left Regal and is the manager of the now independently owned Douglaston theatre. I believe thats correct…
Anyway, the theatre still does not have a closing date…but very, very, very soon.
I worked a few shifts at the Meadowbrook before it closed. I’m an assistant manager at the Lynbrook and Westbury theatres. During the last few years at that theatre it was difficult to find managers and staff to work there because they had reduced the amount of shows per day. i believe they opened at 4pm. A lot of the management during this time were managers just covering shifts from the Lynbrook. I was there the last day it was opened and even there to help close the theatre. Lynbrook still has the Meadowbrook’s booster seats! Very sad becuase I would hear stories of how busy this location used to be and I always thought it wasnt in that bad of condition. The Patchogue and Lynbrook are in far worse condition. I remember closing one night there and ending the entire day with $46.00 from Concession and $175.00 from the box office. That didnt even cover the cost of the Union Projectionist used for that day. What a shame…I had a few good times there though…always fun to work a differant theatre from time to time
Ed…
The air conditioning has been fixed. Of course I can agree that I would like to see the building preserved. However, the issue as always is the cost. They have found that because of the layout of the theatre it would cost far more money to do that then just replace the existing theatre. I’ve heard someone mention the plumbing being a huge problem. It is a shame but I myself am begining to believe that this will end up being a situation where Regal just sucks what they can from this theatre and sells it when it is no longer profitable. Maybe they can use another bank on those five corners!
I would love to know you’re real name JBock…I’ve worked for Regal since 2000 and have worked at Patchogue as a manager in 2006.
I’m a little shocked that I’ve come across this site. I’m currently a manager at the UA Lynbrook and have been since February 2000. In June of 2005 I was transferred to the UA Westbury theatre but have recently split my time between these two theatres as well as the UA Patchogue theatre. While the condition of the theatre has clearly shown it’s age it hasnt been given fair treatment with reguards to ownership. Prior to 2002 United Artist’s had full intentions of giving Lynbrook a new 12 screen theatre. The village and CEO’s for United Artist’s were in constant talks and blueprints were even created. United Artist’s filed Chapter 11 in 2000 and Regal Cinemas (now known as Regal Entertainment Group) acquired Edwards theatre’s and United Artist’s in 2002. Plans for the new theatre were put on hold due to the fact that they have been unable to work out an agreement on parking, the restauraunt next door is an issue, and of course other projects. From what I have heard there is now no plans for at least the next two years to do anything with the theatre. They have replaced a large portion of the roof which cost around $30,000 as well as purchase 3 new compressors for the HVAC system….maybe $10,000….and have had some of the hallways in the past few weeks repainted and fixed. The theatre needs to be knocked down…and I hope that the company sees this soon before it’s too late.
As for the loss of the union projectionist’s…I’d like to add that most manager’s now are level 4 certified operators. We are capable of running the booth properly and have done a quality job since the loss of the union in most of our theatres. However, I will say that this does not make up for the experience that most union operators have. I would prefer for the union to be doing the job instead of me…but I don’t want people to believe that managers are incapable of threading up and running a show flawlessly.