🌱 Patch AM: How Farmingdale pulled off its 28-20 win over Plainview-JFK

Hey there, Farmingdale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Farmingdale pulled off its 28-20 win over Plainview-JFK
• Plainview driver admits guilt in crash that killed Farmingdale man

Also on today's calendar: Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nassau high school football roundup: (newsday.com) — Farmingdale football fans can celebrate a big home win, with quarterback Nick Toto accounting for three touchdowns in a 28-20 victory over Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK. The roundup also highlights how other Nassau County teams fared Friday and Saturday, offering a quick look at how Farmingdale's conference rivals are shaping up early in the season.
   

• Plainview woman pleads guilty to driving while high on methamphetamine, causing crash that killed man, 55 (newsday.com) — A Plainview driver has pleaded guilty and faces four to 12 years in prison for a methamphetamine-impaired crash that killed a 55-year-old Farmingdale man in August 2025. Prosecutors say she ran a red light on Carman Avenue, fatally injuring passenger Steven Diamond and hurting two others, with sentencing set for December in Nassau County court.
   

📸 Around Farmingdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! →
  1004 Park Blvd Massapequa Park, NY 11762,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Rally Day! →
  Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St, Farmingdale
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• Takeout Tuesday →
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1166, Farmingdale
Wednesday September 23
• 2026 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards →
  99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale
• L.I. Business Networking Event @ The Nutty Irishman! →
  Nutty Irishman, 323 Main Street, Farmingdale
• L.I. Business Networking Event @ The Nutty Irishman →
  323 Main Street, Farmingdale
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
Saturday October 3
• South Farmingdale Fire Department Open House →
  819 Main St, South Farmingdale
  12:00 pm
• Self-Defense Class for Men & Women →
  MAX Martial Arts & Fitness, 1741 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
  12:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Farmingdale Fair →
  Main Street, Main St, Farmingdale
  9:00 am

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• NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
• Dragonfly Cares — (516) 836-1447
• Skin Space — (516) 920-3223
• Carco DMV Services — (631) 944-3600
• The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
• Peri Peri Grill House — (516) 261-9953
• Affordable Offices/Salon/Studio Spaces — (934) 222-4522
• Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
• Mosquito Brothers — 516-321-0606

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Farmingdale. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Cashier in Farmingdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmingdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethpage

• Bethpage schools remember Sept. 11, 2001 (bethpagenewsgram.com)
• Fall Foliage, Festivals, Spirits of the Season Underway in NYS (gcnews.com)
• Town to host Talent Connection Job Expo (jericho-news-journal.com)

Levittown

• 2024 Honda Accord For Sale at Victory Cars Central - (516) 271-4110 (longisland.com)
• The 1970s on Long Island Experience (newyorkalmanack.com)
• Ross Dress for Less expanding on Long Island, opening 2 more stores, off-price retailer says (newsday.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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