🌱 Patch AM: Which new Greek restaurant is taking over 257 Main Street?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which new Greek restaurant is taking over 257 Main Street?
• How did Farmingdale State stack up in new 2027 college rankings?

Also on today's calendar: The Long Island Wine & Food Classic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 74 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High Tide Taco Bar Closes In Farmingdale, Shares Farewell Message (patch.com) — A longtime favorite, High Tide Taco Bar on Main Street in Farmingdale has closed, and its space at 257 Main St. is set to become Greek Table, a new Greek restaurant expected to open in mid-September. The former staff shared a warm thank-you to local customers, reflecting on years of celebrations and community moments hosted in the Farmingdale spot.
   

• These 5 Long Island colleges rank highest in Niche's new 2027 rankings (greaterlongisland.com) — Farmingdale State College earned a solid B overall and an A for value in Niche's new 2027 college rankings, highlighting its affordability for local students. The list also shows how other Long Island schools like Stony Brook, Molloy, Adelphi, and Hofstra stack up nationally in academics, diversity, and specialized programs.
   

📸 Around Farmingdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• The Long Island Wine & Food Classic →
  Farmingdale State College, 2350 NY-110, Farmingdale
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
  Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514
Friday September 4
• Adventureland's First Ever Back to School Bash Event on Friday September 4th →
  Adventureland, 2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
  3:00 pm
• Villager Farmingdale →
  The Villager Farmingdale, 306 Main St, Farmingdale
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• MYB Walking Club
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  8:00 am
Sunday September 6
• 9-11 Remembrance →
  Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St, Farmingdale
  9:30 am
• 9/11 Remembrance Service →
  Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St, Farmingdale
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Takeout Tuesday →
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Thursday September 10
• Farmingdale Rememembers →
  Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd, Farmingdale
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Adventureland Helping Hands Foundation Annual VIP Night September 18th 2026 →
  Adventureland, 2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Farmingdale Music On Main Featuring Oktoberfest →
  361 Main St, Farmingdale
  12:00 pm
• Self-Defense Class for Men & Women →
  MAX Martial Arts & Fitness, 1741 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bridgestone Americas posted a job opening for Retail Salesperson in Levittown. Apply here.
• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery Venue Service Team Member (Coffee Bar) - Part Time in Massapequa Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmingdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethpage

• EPIC Long Island expands to Bethpage, grows its Walls initiative (longislandpress.com)
• Roller skaters push to reopen Bethpage skate park (newsday.com)
• A Proud Resident of Long Island turns 100 Years Old (southshorepress.com)

Levittown

• Riko's Pizza Acquires Two Long Island Locations in Merrick and Levittown (geneonline.com)

Plainview

• PopUp Bagels Coming To Plainview, Storefront Signs Reveal (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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