🌱 Patch AM: How did Farmingdale State runners fare at their home-course season opener?

Good morning Farmingdale! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Farmingdale State runners fare at their home-course season opener?
• How Farmingdale plans to keep summer crowds coming after Labor Day

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Men Finish 11th, Women 15th at Adelphi Panthers XC Invite (farmingdalesports.com) — Farmingdale sports fans can celebrate as Farmingdale State College's cross country teams opened their 2026 season close to home at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, with the men finishing 11th and the women 15th against a strong multi-division field. Several freshmen and local Long Island runners posted solid debut performances, setting the tone for upcoming meets.
   

• Long Island's summer extends into fall as businesses keep bustling beyond Labor Day (newsday.com) — Farmingdale residents can look forward to an extended summer vibe, with Mayor Ralph Ekstrand encouraging visitors to keep coming downtown and Oktoberfest set for Sept. 19. Across Long Island, warmer September weather is keeping beaches, marinas, and restaurants busy well past Labor Day, giving local businesses a much-needed late-season boost.
   

📸 Around Farmingdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
• The Long Island Wine & Food Classic →
  Farmingdale State College, 2350 NY-110, Farmingdale
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Takeout Tuesday →
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
• Get your Real Estate License and be your own boss - Career Session →
  281 Main Street, Farmingdale
• Join Us Every Week for Live Music at The Coop in Farmingdale! →
  The Coop Nashville Kitchen, 346 Main Street, Farmingdale
  8:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Farmingdale Rememembers →
  Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd, Farmingdale
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Firefighter Charlie's "5" "P's" of Fire Safety →
  Saltzman East Memorial School, 25 Mill Ln, Farmingdale
  9:00 am
• 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
Saturday September 26
• Calling All Artists ~ Farmingdale's 16th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show & Sale →
  361 Main St, Farmingdale
  11:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Bethpage

• 10 best things we ate on Long Island last month (newsday.com)
• Attiogbe Sets Course Record as Big Red Wins Adelphi Invite (cornellbigred.com)

Levittown

• 2026 Honda CR-V For Sale at Victory Cars Central - (516) 271-4110 (longisland.com)
• Privateers Start Season Strong (maritimeathletics.com)
• Tony's Tacos opening at The Shops at SunVet – The Long Island Times (litimes.org)

Plainview

• 2006 Porsche Cayman For Sale at European Automobile Company - (516) 646-1829 (longisland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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