Farmingdale Village Prepares For Phase 3 Reopening

FARMINGDALE, NY — Long Island is on target to enter Phase 3 of the state's coronavirus reopening plan Wednesday. Farmingdale Village officials are preparing for the next phase, which will allow restaurants to reopen indoor dining at 50 percent capacity. Nail salons, massage therapy and some recreational facilities will also reopen.

"This is great progress and we are thrilled to welcome back so many more merchants!," Farmingdale Village Mayor Ralph Ekstrand wrote in a news release. "Similar to Phase 1 and 2, everyone should follow and adhere to new protocols for public health and safety. We are all in this together - supporting / helping others, and adapting to the ongoing phased-in openings and 'new normal' as we move ahead to brighter days!"

More information on Nassau County's reopening can be found here.

Ekstrand, who's on the board of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone in the community, as well as the Chamber of Commerce members, for their "immense support" of local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.

The mayor suggested business owners set to reopen under Phase 3 familiarize themselves and their staff with the state's guidelines.

Farmingdale Village hosts an array of eateries such as pubs, pizzerias, restaurants of varying cuisines, cafes, a diner and more.

"Please continue to shop / dine Local, support the Village merchants, #farmingdalereopening," Ekstrand wrote. "Check their websites, social media or call them to confirm operating hours, place orders, for reservations, and further information. We thank everyone for their cooperation throughout the pandemic and remember to practice social distancing and wear face coverings in public for health and safety."

The weekly Farmingdale Farmer's Market by Schneider's farm continues on Sundays, through November 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, on the Village Green. Social distancing and face coverings are required.

The Phase 3 reopening is scheduled to come two weeks after Phase 2 began, which allowed restaurants and bars to reopen for limited outdoor seating, as well as barbershops and other businesses.