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In today's newsletter:

• How did Farmingdale's Alpha Sigma Phi earn national recognition this year?
• Will you taste your way through Farmingdale's first Long Island Potato Festival?

Also on today's calendar: Little Medical School "End of Summer Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
• Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmingdale's Alpha Sigma Phi Wins First-Ever Grand Senior President Cup (usdailyreview.com) — Farmingdale State College's Alpha Sigma Phi chapter has earned its first Grand Senior President's Cup, a national honor recognizing leadership, scholarship, and community service on campus. Chapter leaders say the award reflects the collective efforts of brothers and has significantly boosted morale, marking a proud milestone for Farmingdale's Greek community.
   

• Long Island Potato Festival coming to Farmingdale State College this fall (newsday.com) — Farmingdale residents can enjoy the first-ever Long Island Potato Festival at Farmingdale State College on Sept. 26-27, with free admission and general parking. The two-day event will feature potato-themed foods, carnival rides, live music, kids' activities, and a farmers market highlighting Long Island agriculture and local vendors.
   

📸 Around Farmingdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Little Medical School "End of Summer Series →
  108 Rockaway Ave, Garden City
  5:30 pm
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

Thursday August 20
• Farmingdale Music on Main - Summer 2026 →
  361 Main St, Farmingdale
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• MYB Walking Club
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  8:00 am
Monday August 24
• School Supply Giveaway w MPact
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
  4:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Takeout Tuesday →
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Thursday August 27
• SkyHope Fly it Forward Gala →
  The Snapper Inn, 500 Shore Dr, Oakdale
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Murder On The Orient Express →
  Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island, 141 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• MYB Walking Club
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  8:00 am
Friday September 4
• Villager Farmingdale →
  The Villager Farmingdale, 306 Main St, Farmingdale
  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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🗞 Nearby News

Bethpage

• Mr. Beery's in Bethpage closing in February (newsday.com)
• Edward Mangano's resentencing for corruption delayed, court filing shows (newsday.com)
• Bethpage High School welcomed dozens of special education students from other districts (longislandpress.com)

Levittown

• Musicians at Wisdom Lane Middle School show off their talents (longislandpress.com)
• New York High School Football Coach Suddenly Bailed On His Team At Very First Practice Of The Season (brobible.com)
• Best Car Accident Chiropractor Nassau County: Top 10 (2026) (yonkerstimes.com)

Plainview

• Ladybugs Ready To Take Flight At Plainview Library Release Party Tonight (patch.com)

Ok Farmingdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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