Farmingdale Announces '1/2 Way To St. Patrick's Day Parade'

FARMINGDALE, NY — As events are returning to Farmingdale Village, a special Irish one has been announced.

The "1/2 Way To St. Patrick's Day Parade" is set for 3 p.m. Sept. 12, according to Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand. The event was formed "since we missed two Farmingdale St. Patrick's Day Parades" due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ekstrand said. "Farmingdale, Get your green on!"

New York State Senator Kevin Thomas will serve as grand marshal. Following the parade, eventgoers are recommended to explore the downtown shops, merchants, restaurants, bars, clubs, breweries and eateries in the village.

Groups interested in marching in the "1/2 Way To St. Patrick's Day Parade" can email Joe Fortuna at Joef@thenuttyirishman.com.

Other village events have since returned. Farmingdale held its annual "Music on Main" events in two installments.

The Runner's Edge Main Street Mile, benefiting Companions In Courage, is scheduled for Sept. 4. The kids fun run is set for 8:30 a.m.; the women's mile race is 9:15 a.m. and the men's mile race is 9:40 a.m. A post-race buffet and raffles are then slated to be held at Croxley's Ale House.

Fitness on Main Street recently opened in a new, larger location at 320 Main St.

"Congratulations to the owners: John Mongan, Angelique Hughes, Donna Montiel and Jenifer Stryska," Ekstrand said. "Some may remember Jenifer from the 'George to the Rescue' TV Episode filmed in Farmingdale! Best of luck at your expanded location!"

Farmingdale's "Art in the Park" is set to be held on the Village Green between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sept. 19. Approximately 20 artists will be exhibiting and selling their artwork. Elaine Faith Thompson, considered a legendary Long Island artist, is set to return to Farmingdale's "Art in the Park."

Dr. Eric Chimon, a Farmingdale dentist and watercolor artist, has his recent artwork on display at the Mills Pond Gallery in St. James, according to the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Farmingdale Stacks is on display until Sept. 5 as part of a juried exhibition sponsored by the Smithtown Township Arts Council.

State Senator Thomas is collecting back-to-school supplies. Donations can be dropped off at Farmingdale Village Hall between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and placed in the collection bin.

"Thank you for helping those in need," Ekstrand said of the school supply drive.

Ekstrand recommended that Dalers take a mobility survey recently launched by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. The surveys are meant to help guide the county’s Shared Mobility Management Plan (SMMP) — a project of the Department of Public Works’ Planning Division aimed at improving access to shared transportation options for residents, workers, students, and visitors, particularly for underserved populations. One survey is targeted to residents, while the other is for medium-to-large employers in Nassau.