Oyster Bay Town Expects to Preserve Massapequa Creek Watershed

Federal Grant Used for Study on Improving Water Quality, Others

The Town of Oyster Bay, with the help of an $88,000 federal grant, recently unveiled the final draft of the Massapequa Creek Watershed Management and Corridor Restoration Plan at a public hearing held in June.

Village Officials Unveil Proposed Regulation for Skaters in Farmingdale

Skateboarders Damage Property, Village Says; Residents Disagree With Plan

If village officials get their way, skateboarders in Farmingdale may soon have to start carrying their checkbooks along with their gear.

At a recent village board meeting and public hearing, legislation was introduced to regulate all skating activity in the village, including skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and even sneaker skates. Stiff penalties could also be imposed for would-be violators of the legislation.

Farmingdale Village Pops Schedule

Free Concerts Located on the Village Green

The Pops are on the Village Green and are free. Bring your own chair or blanket to relax and enjoy.

Sun, July 18, 5 p.m.:  Picnic Pops featuring St. Kilian Players

Wed, July 21, 7:30 p.m.:  Concert

Wed, July 28, 7:30 p.m.:  Concert

Wed, August 4, 7:30 p.m.:  Children’s Concert

Wed, August 11, 7:30 p.m.:  Finale: Music of WWII

Sons of Italy Sponsors Amante Concert

In what has become an annual tradition in Farmingdale, the Sons of Italy-Columbus Lodge #2143 announce they have sponsored, in conjunction with the Town of Oyster Bay, a free “Music Under the Stars” concert for local residents.  Columbus Lodge President Anthony Ventiera announced that this year’s concert would feature Italian Opera Tenor Michael Amante.  The concert is set for Monday, July 12 at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park at 8 p.m.  Arrive early and bring your lawn chairs.

Republic Airport Vision Plan Update: Still in Step One of Five-Step Plan

Consultants and Airport Officials Meeting With Civics, Then Businesses

Over two months after Republic Airport in East Farmingdale announced they were committed to completing a Vision Plan and statement, airport officials have said they are still in the first step of the five-step study.

‘Shed the Meds’ Brings Drugs Off the Streets

Senator Kemp Hannon and Senator Carl L. Marcellino recently partnered with the Nassau County Police Department to help residents safely dispose of their expired or unused medications, bringing four, 30-gallon bags of unused medications out of the households of residents.

Memorial Bench Donated for Resident Who Died in Car Accident

A Compromise Between Village and Family, Bench Is a Place to Remember

When 19-year-old Kaitlyn Krokowski died on an icy winter night in Farmingdale, her friends and family found solace in visiting the site where she took her last breath. Now, less than a year and a half after her car slid on black ice, hitting a utility pole in Farmingdale Village on Jan. 19, 2009, one local businessman has paid for purchasing and engraving a memorial bench, as a substitute for the pole where Kaitlyn’s friends and family visit.

Greater Farmingdale Community Land Trust Established

Board Welcomes Members to Discuss Land Issues

Holding their first official meeting this week, the Greater Farmingdale Community Land Trust has a goal to be an active voice in the community when it comes to land development.

Newsletter Sent to Residents Stirs Controversy at Village Hall

Village Established Ethics Panel; Mayor Considering Legal Action Against Editor

A week or so ago, about 2,700 households in Farmingdale Village received a newsletter entitled Eye on the Village, creating a controversy that has stirred up some commotion and may produce a lawsuit.

At HorseAbility, Horsing Around Is What They Do

(Occhiogrosso is a Professional Communications Student at Farmingdale State College)

Camp Gives People With Special Needs a Reason to Smile

There are many up and coming programs all around Long Island for the special needs community but HorseAbility at the Thomas School of Horsemanship in Melville has been around for 18 years, serving the special needs community.