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🌱 Patch AM: Long Island Potato Festival Coming This Fall

And on the Farmingdale Patch calendar - Murder On The Orient Express

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Coffee in hand, Farmingdale? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free potato festival with food, music and carnival at FSC
  • Street racing still rattling Central Avenue neighbors despite July arrests
  • Farmingdale's star goalie heads to powerhouse Virginia men's lacrosse

Also on today's calendar: Murder On The Orient Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Island Potato Festival Coming This Fall (patch.com) — Farmingdale residents can look forward to the Long Island Potato Festival returning to Farmingdale State College this September with free admission. The two-day event will spotlight potato dishes at a special food court, plus offer local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and a carnival for all ages.
   

• Farmingdale neighbors say street racing persists following multiple takeover arrests in July (news12.com) — Neighbors along Central Avenue in Farmingdale say dangerous street racing and loud engine revving continue almost nightly, even after Suffolk police arrested nine people and seized 12 cars in July. One resident reports an Instagram post inviting drivers to do doughnuts outside her home, describing her fear as police now investigate the latest threats.
   

• Virginia Men's Lacrosse Welcomes 12 Newcomers to Grounds (virginiasports.com subscription) — A standout goalie from Farmingdale, Michael Ippoliti, is among 12 newcomers joining the University of Virginia men's lacrosse program after starring at Farmingdale High School and Syracuse. The detailed roster rundown highlights his Long Island titles, All-Long Island honors, and strong college performances, alongside impressive recruits from across the country.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 10 People, Children Escape Bethpage House Fire: FD (patch.com)

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  • Rubber Duckie Race draws more than 100 participants, raises money for Big Duck (newsday.com)

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  • FOR A VERY GOOD CAUSE: 2 ENYYSA events raise money for breast cancer support (frontrowsoccer.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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