Island 16: Cinema de Lux In Holtsville Shuttered Over 'Defective Fire Detection System': Town

HOLTSVILLE, NY — Island 16: Cinema de Lux in Holtsville, one of the only remaining movie theaters in eastern Long Island, was shuttered Wednesday morning after Brookhaven Town officials found "a defective fire detection system that must be repaired," town spokesman Drew Scott said.

The theater's manager declined to comment when reached on Thursday afternoon.

The theater has 16 screens, including 3-D, as well as Chatters Bar and Grill, two concession areas, and an arcade.

The town's Chief Fire Marshal Chris Mehrman has determined the theater will not be able to open until the system is repaired, according to Scott.

"Fire detection systems in large public buildings are essential to public safety," Scott said. "Also, many of the exterior exit doors in the theater were found to be blocked by snowbanks and had to be cleared to be usable."

The theater is located in a mixed-use development with a hotel and several restaurants, including Chili's, On the Border, Monster Crab, and Wendy's.

Its location off the Long Island Expressway, makes it a popular destination for residents on the north and south shores.

The closest theaters to the location are in Patchogue, Sayville, Ronkonkoma, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, and Westhampton Beach.