Farmingdale, NY News – LI Press

The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton has opened a 101-room hotel in Farmingdale.

Business

The Hampton Inn opens in Farmingdale just weeks before the Ryder Cup

By Casey Fahrer

Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more true. Toasted Oysters, a local oyster farm operating from Islip, has been selected to showcase their authentic Blue Point oysters, which are grown right here on the South Shore of Long Island, at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The star-studded, highly anticipated golf match will be held at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale from September 23 to 28.

Dining

Veteran-owned oyster farm to represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

By Joe Cook

Kingsley McDonald was arrested after a wide range of illegal drugs and weapons were found during a series of raids, according to a federal detention memo.

Man arrested for allegedly having more than 5 kg of fentanyl, 750 grams of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana and multiple weapons

By Casey Fahrer

A motorcyclist from Farmingdale, LI, was killed near Flushing Meadows Corona Park when he crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway on Sept. 8.

Long Islander killed in motorcycle crash near Flushing Meadows Corona Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Farmingdale will hold its homecoming game against Herricks High School with lots of involvement from students and faculty.

Education

Farmingdale kicks off its school year

Republic Airport in Farmingdale was one of several Long Island airports to receive federal grant money.

Politics

Long Island airports set to receive $8.7 million in federal funding for improvements

By Casey Fahrer

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will be at Friday's Ryder Cup

Community Events

President Donald Trump to attend Ryder Cup

By Frankie DiCalogero

Passengers will fly in an original World War II Douglas C-47 Skytrain Troop Transport at the American Airpower Museum's Living History Flight Experience.

Community Events

Fly back in time on American Airpower Museum’s C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience

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Education

2 Nassau County HS students receive $5K in scholarship awards

By Bianca Rodriguez-Mora

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (L.) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R.) discussed emergency preparedness in Farmingdale.

Living

Bruce Blakeman, Ed Romaine talk hurricane preparedness as Erin creeps in

By Casey Fahrer

317 Main Street in Farmingdale was voted the 2025 Best American Restaurant on Long Island. Here's why.

317 Main Street: Inside the 2025 Best American Restaurant on Long Island

By Dorcas Umaru

Farmingdale Village is not worried about the lack of a county legislator.

Politics

Farmingdale Village not worried by hole in Nassau County Legislature

By Casey Fahrer

Law enforcement performed active assailant drills at Farmingdale High School.

Education

Farmingdale School District hosts active assailant walkthrough at high school

By Casey Fahrer

Sunny Suchdeve, owner of NY Floral Supply, said his company is set to expand when it moves to its new location in Farmingdale

Business

NY Floral Supply to expand business with move to Farmingdale

By Casey Fahrer

The National Transportation Safety Board found that a deadly 2023 crash carrying students and staff from the Farmingdale School District was caused by underinflated and damaged tires.

Report finds deadly Farmingdale bus crash was due to underinflated tires

By Casey Fahrer

Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island is hosting its annual golf outing in Farmingdale.

Community Events

Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island announces annual golf outing

By Long Island Press

Hundreds of people gathered for the first of four Farmingdale Music on Main events this summer.

Business

Farmingdale Music On Main kicks off summer fun

By Casey Fahrer

1-LVGC scholar 7-6-25

Community Events

Locust Valley Garden Club awards scholarships, honors outgoing board members

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island new board of officers and directors; (left to right) Theresa Jacobellis, Gail Deutchman, Deana Ambrosio, Janine Logan, Mark Grossman and Alexandra Zendrian.

Business

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island elects new slate of leadership and looks to the future

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Schoolhouse Play & Cafe celebrated its grand opening in Farmingdale with a ribbon cutting.

Business

Schoolhouse Play & Cafe opens alongside other family businesses in Farmingdale

By Casey Fahrer

Asian Jade Society of Suffolk County held their 2025 11th anniversary bbq with Mets legend Mookie Wilson.

Sports

Mets legend Mookie Wilson joins Asian Jade Society’s 11th anniversary BBQ

By Long Island Press

Pinelawn Memorial Park holds lantern ceremony to remember loved ones

By Ryan Toohill

Sebastian Quezada; Bianca Escobar; Amare Clark; Rebeka Hoberman; Harrison Yu; Justin Spera; Shannon Flachner; John Gaffney; Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly; Katherine Vaughn; Sarah Loiacono; Sarah Aliendro; Alexandra Francois; Reese Gallinaro; Liv Akiva; Camila Pisconti; Milan Patel; Kayla Lederer; Luca D'Arpino (L.to R.).

Politics

Nassau district attorney presents honorees with SHIELD Awards

Saltzman East Memorial’s fifth graders finished their time in the elementary school.

Education

Farmingdale School District celebrates graduates

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