Farmingdale’s year was filled with many highs and a few lows. Here are some of the highlights from the Observer’s coverage over the course of 2019.
FEBRUARY
26 Dalers of the Farmingdale School District were given the opportunity to visit Albany last February. The Legislative Action Committee, the group created a set of action proposals that they felt were necessary for the legislature to work on to benefit schools. The committee distributed their proposal packet to a number of assemblymen’s offices and the group split in two to meet with both Assemblyman Michael LiPetri and Assemblyman John Mikulin.
MAY
All eyes were on Farmingdale in May as the world’s best golf players teed off at Bethpage Black for the 101st PGA Championship. Citing Bethpage State Park’s beauty and the golf course’s seclusion from neighboring communities, PGA Championship Director Scott Reid said there’s a reason why the Bethpage Black was picked for this year’s event. He commented that the Bethpage Black is a “very challenging golf course,” but it’s also a fair course, and that’s why pros enjoy playing it.
AUGUST
Cailin Stryska, a 17-year-old living with cerebral palsy, was selected this summer to have her family’s home renovated by the George to the Rescue team. For five weeks, the Stryskas were relocated to a local hotel as their house, located just off of Conklin Street, was remodeled on the first floor to create an ADA-compliant bedroom and bathroom for Stryska.
OCTOBER
Village Board Passes Workforce Zone Change
The Village of Farmingdale board unanimously approved a zone change in October on the south side of Route 109, just west of Staples Street, that would make it possible to build workforce housing. This comes as the village attempts to meet the requirements of a 2014 settlement agreement to “make their best effort” to create 54 units of affordable housing.
NOVEMBER
Culinary Quarter: Main Street Celebrates Its Many Restaurants With New Name
With an array of restaurants to choose from, it is only fitting that Main Street be given a moniker that represents that. The village announced in a press conference at the end of November that it is officially dubbing the strip the “Culinary Quarter,” encapsulating the quarter mile that is filled with different eatery options the village offers.
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Farmingdale Observer!
