🌱 Patch AM: Car Stuck On LIRR Tracks In Farmingdale, Woman Arrested On DWI Charges: MTAPD

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In today's newsletter:

• Car stuck on Farmingdale LIRR tracks leads to DWI arrest
• Why Farmingdale's iconic football coach says this season will be his last

Also on today's calendar: The Ready Bride and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Car Stuck On LIRR Tracks In Farmingdale, Woman Arrested On DWI Charges: MTAPD (patch.com) — Farmingdale residents briefly faced late-night LIRR delays after a Whitestone woman's car became stuck on the tracks at the Clinton Avenue crossing near the Farmingdale station. MTA police say no trains struck the vehicle, it was removed within about 75 minutes, and the driver was arrested on DWI-related charges before regular Ronkonkoma Branch service resumed.
   

• Farmingdale football coach Buddy Krumenacker says this will be his final year at helm for Dalers (newsday.com) — Farmingdale football legend Buddy Krumenacker is coaching his final season for the Dalers after 34 years leading Farmingdale High School, capping a 58-year Long Island career. The 78-year-old coach, beloved in the Farmingdale community, will guide the team into a Sept. 4 season opener at Oceanside and says he's proud to leave a strong, blue-collar football tradition behind.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• The Ready Bride →
  BACCA Arts Center, 149 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair →
  Dragonfly Cares Melville Center, 535 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• MYB Multi-chamber Event @ 317 Main Street →
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Craftsplosion
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
  11:00 am
• Zootastic Storytime
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
  Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514
• Board of Directors Meeting
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  8:45 am
• Farmingdale Music on Main - Summer 2026 →
  361 Main St, Farmingdale
  5:00 pm
• Farmingdale Music on Main ~ Summer 2026
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Along Main Street - Downtown Farmingdale
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• MYB Walking Club
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  8:00 am
Thursday August 27
• SkyHope Fly it Forward Gala →
  The Snapper Inn, 500 Shore Dr, Oakdale
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• 9/11 Remembrance Service →
  Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St, Farmingdale
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Bethpage

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Levittown

• Levittown Man Throws Punch, Pulls Knife After Confrontation With Deli Employee: PD (patch.com)
• Pet Supply Drive Collects More Than 450 Pounds of Donations (longislandmediagroup.com)

Hicksville

• All Lanes Closed Overnight On LIE Eastbound: 511NY (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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