Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 7:38:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Game Recap: Softball | 5/3/2025 4:28:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 4:03:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/1/2025 9:45:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/3/2025 2:33:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/1/2025 6:10:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 4/30/2025 9:47:00 AM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 4/29/2025 7:07:00 PM Thanks for visiting Calling it "a sad situation," Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said her office has opened a criminal investigation into the animal owner who left 30 cats and kittens in a wooded area alongside the Bethpage Bikeway in South Farmingdale — felines that were rescued after two teens riding bikes stumbled upon them Tuesday found in cages rescuer Linda Cairo said were "filled with feces and urine" and lacking ample food and water were transferred on Tuesday evening to the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter in Syosset standing beside Donnelly and cradling a kitten pledged to have the rescued felines evaluated treated and placed for adoption into "happy homes." A handyman who said he delivered Uber Eats orders on his bicycle McDermott said "family issues" forced him out of his home in Farmingdale a week ago He said he moved the cats "two at a time" on his bike leaving them in the area just north of Exit 31 on the Southern State Parkway and just east of the Bethpage State Parkway "There were domestic issues," McDermott said I actually spend about $400 a month taking care of them." McDermott said he planned to move to Florida with the cats who runs Long Long Island Cat Kitten Solution who runs Kittynap Kitten Rescue in Bethpage the Nassau County SPCA and Town of Oyster Bay Animal Control officers "I think someone was taking care of them in the past — and maybe just got overwhelmed." this story will have a happy ending," Saladino said it's about providing forever homes — not seeing them forever homeless." Donnelly said McDermott had "open criminal complaints" and initial reports from investigators indicated McDermott was not supposed to be in the Farmingdale home where he said he'd lived — and the cats were not supposed to be there either Whether criminal charges will be brought against McDermott depends on the outcome of the investigation "It's so important for people to understand that animals We can't have 30 cats living on the side of the Southern State Parkway in cages," Donnelly said "We have an obligation to make sure the animals are safe — and he's safe." From breaking news to special features and documentaries the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/30/2025 7:14:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/15/2025 10:39:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 3/2/2025 3:41:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Long Island shoppers can now make a big difference with small change Several merchants in downtown Farmingdale are inviting customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar to support local cancer-related nonprofits The new “Round-Up Campaign” is a partnership between the Farmingdale Village Business Improvement District and the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce business owners will vote to select a Long Island-based cancer charity to receive the funds the chosen beneficiary is the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides direct support to patients and families affected by breast and gynecological cancers the BID will present a check to the organization “This is not just some abstract awareness campaign—this is gonna help people with cancer here on Long Island,” Joe Garcia president of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Garcia said the campaign goes well beyond traditional cancer awareness campaigns like wearing pink or lighting up storefronts Really the point of the awareness is to hopefully raise some funds.” With each transaction adding just a few cents Garcia believes the community can collectively raise meaningful money “Not many people are really gonna notice 50 cents coming out of their pocketbook,” he said your 50 cents is adding up to hundreds or maybe thousands of dollars to these charities.” He added that having multiple participating stores helps encourage repeat donations “You have a chance to do it a couple times all in one day—and throughout the month.” the response from local businesses has been overwhelmingly positive Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/22/2025 10:43:00 AM Thanks for visiting NY — Häagen-Dazs is set to open in Farmingdale The ice cream shop is set to replace the recently closed Möge Tee at 279 Main Street Owners Aman and Deepu Wadhawan said they are "very excited to be a part of the community." The Wadhawans anticipate opening their Farmingdale store around August or September Häagen-Dazs will be bringing classic and seasonal flavors to the neighborhood and dulce de leche to its famous Belgian chocolate "Whether you’re taking a stroll down Main Street or catching up with friends after dinner the new Häagen-Dazs location is set to become a sweet staple in the community," Aman told Patch and cozy seating for those looking to linger and treat themselves." Stay tuned for the grand opening date and special promotions as the scoop shop prepares to join Farmingdale Village Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Game Recap: Baseball | 4/27/2025 6:21:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 4/23/2025 7:13:00 PM Thanks for visiting Farmingdale State College officials accused a campus police officer of abusing or mistreating her three children just days after the school dismissed her gender discrimination complaint in 2022 according to a federal lawsuit filed recently The gender discrimination lawsuit filed by Farmingdale State Police Officer Beth Malenovsky on Jan 23 in the Eastern District of New York alleged she was subjected to harassment and gender discrimination by supervisors and colleagues for years The false allegations of child abuse or mistreatment are part of a wider campaign waged by the school against Malenovsky in retaliation for complaining about discrimination "The most disturbing part of this story is the lengths they would go to retaliate against her for making a complaint of discrimination," said Rick Ostrove "Putting her family at risk is as outrageous as it can get," Ostrove added Farmingdale State College spokeswoman Chris Maio declined to comment saying the school cannot discuss pending litigation Farmingdale State Police Chief Daniel Daugherty who is named as a defendant in the complaint It is not clear from court papers whether Daugherty and the other defendants — Assistant Chief Frank Capezza Get the latest updates on how education is changing in your district Malenovsky continues to be employed by the Farmingdale State College Police Department The lawsuit does not specify monetary damages Lee and other male officers frequently made derogatory comments about Malenovsky and other female employees while male officers who engaged in the same conduct were not punished Daugherty and other supervisors were aware of the abusive language but failed to intervene Malenovsky and other women were passed over for promotions even though they were more qualified than male candidates as Beth became eligible to take the Lieutenants’ exam Lee told her she would never be promoted because women are emotional and indecisive," the lawsuit said Malenovsky brought a gender discrimination complaint to Farmingdale State College’s human resources department Malenovsky received a letter notifying her that she had been suspended with pay and prohibited from entering the campus school officials told Malenovsky there was evidence that she had endangered her children’s welfare by leaving them her gun and utility belt in a break room in August 2021 while her kids were sleeping was told she may be subject to disciplinary action Malenovsky’s gender discrimination complaint was dismissed the following day Farmingdale State human resources officials Mary Beth McCloskey and Jessica Durso conducted a "retaliatory interrogation," the court papers said Malenovsky acknowledged that she brought her children to the station at the start of her shift because her husband Her husband picked up the children soon after "There is no allegation and certainly no proof that the children were conscious while in the room or that they had access to the duty belt," the complaint said the duty belt has a double retention holster which is designed to make the weapon exceptionally difficult to access and even more difficult for a child to access their children were meticulously taught not to touch any of their parents’ work-related equipment." The school officials indicated that they would suspend Malenovsky without pay A union representative argued that the college did not genuinely believe that Malenovsky put her children at risk because it is a mandatory reporting agency and did not report the incident to a child welfare department The college then reported Malenovsky to the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment School officials told Malenovsky on June 9 that she had been suspended without pay because she had left her children unattended with her weapon and belt An arbitrator later ruled the suspension was unwarranted The New York State Office of Children and Family Services conducted an investigation and told Malenovsky on July 21 that the allegations were "unfounded," the lawsuit said Michael O'Keeffe covers Suffolk County police and other Long Island law enforcement agencies He is an award-winning journalist and the co-author of two books,"The Card" and "American Icon." Game Recap: Softball | 4/25/2025 10:47:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 2/27/2025 9:39:00 PM Thanks for visiting AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners "AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB "We congratulate Farmingdale State College and Dean Richard Vogel on earning accreditation and applaud the entire team for their roles in earning this respected honor." "synonymous with the highest standards of quality," aims to inspire new ways of thinking within business education globally less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation Through the ratification, a total of 1,052 institutions across 68 countries and territories External link have earned AACSB accreditation in business. And 194 institutions External link maintain supplemental AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs AACSB accreditation "ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for schools to deliver on their mission AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate "Farmingdale State College’s commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication — not only to their students but to the higher education industry as a whole," Bryant said "Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders and the addition Farmingdale State College to the network of AACSB-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact for their institution dean of the School of Business at Farmingdale State College said the school is "grateful for the recognition" of being awarded AACSB accreditation Vogel said the school has worked diligently to strengthen its curriculum increase the impact and visibility of faculty research in the academic and regional community and provide students and graduates with a "strong and resilient set of skills and values to be successful in their careers." "I would like to thank Assistant Dean Nanda Viswanathan and our faculty in the Business Management Department for navigating this process and helping us achieve this milestone for Farmingdale’s School of Business," Vogel said Game Recap: Baseball | 3/1/2025 7:40:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/23/2025 12:18:00 AM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Soccer | 10/1/2024 5:38:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/23/2025 4:50:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Lacrosse | 4/2/2025 9:13:00 PM | Andy Edwards Thanks for visiting Executive Circle Awards John Cronin and Mark Cronin in the new warehouse store John’s Crazy Socks to open store at Farmingdale warehouse  Sign up for your daily digest of Long Island Business News Listen to this article Long Island Business News has announced that it has chosen this year’s winn[...] The financial landscape of Long Island continues to evolve through the leadership of the remarkable [...] Long Island’s business landscape contains a remarkable tapestry of organizations that have stood t[...] Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by showcasing the extraordinary wo[...] Listen to this article Lorraine Gregory Communications will be holding a blood drive at its Edgewood[...] Rite Aid did not pay its April rents for several Long Island [...] Long Island lost 3,100 construction jobs year-over-year in March ending a 12-month streak of gains,[...] Kids Empire and My Gym are opening at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack Chick-fil-A opens its 12th Long Island location in East Meadow creating 80 jobs and supporting loca[...] Realty Three plans $120M South Village at Station Crossings with 273 rentals Our mission at Long Island Business News is to be the vital business news and advertising source to Long Island’s most influential readers Get our free LIBN e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/22/2025 6:58:00 PM Thanks for visiting Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app. What comes to mind when you think of Farmingdale? Is it Adventureland, a source of fond childhood memories and ongoing family traditions for many Long Islanders? And let’s be honest, for many, Farmingdale means visiting buried relatives. But maybe you also think of movie theaters, the college, Republic Airport or the bustling Main Street with eclectic activities and eateries. With so much to see, do and eat, Farmingdale is the perfect area to spend precisely 15 hours. If you plan to tackle this itinerary, wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and be prepared to spend money – yet without the travel tolls. None of the suggested activities are free, but they are all worth the cost. We’ll provide some savings tips, too, below. Don’t be afraid to sleep in before your action-packed day in Farmingdale. Start the morning with a leisurely brunch at 317 Main. Named for its location on Main Street, the restaurant blends American cuisine with unique cocktails and a spacious, friendly atmosphere. The brunch menu includes classics like chicken and waffles, frittatas, and crepes, all with chef Eric LeVine’s twist. Now that you’re fueled up with healthy protein, head down a few doors to iSmash Farmingdale for a one-of-a-kind experience. Suit up in coveralls and safety gear. Use a sledgehammer, baseball bat or crowbar to smash electronics, plates and dishes — and tons of glass bottles. You can connect your phone to the room’s Bluetooth speakers to create the ideal soundtrack for destruction. Walk-ins are accepted, but it pays to book ahead to ensure a slot. Head north to Route 110 to continue your adventures in Farmingdale. Yelp reviewers cite the American Air Power Museum as something to see, especially for history buffs or aviation enthusiasts. Founded in 2000 at Republic Airport, the museum is a 501C3 non-profit with volunteer tour guides who love sharing their knowledge of Long Island aviation history. If you have extra time and roughly $300+ to spend, you can even book a flight on one of the museum’s World War II-era planes. Top: The museum’s North American P-51D Mustang. (courtesy) After all that activity, you might be looking for a snack or late lunch. Farmingdale offers too many options to count, from the standard chains to family-owned restaurants. You could head into Costco or Stew Leonard’s and make a meal of free samples or an affordable Costco Chicken Bake. For fast-food chicken fingers that are a notch above any other, try PDQ. A slice of pizza from Bellagio delivers the quintessential Long Island experience. You could also head back to Main Street to eat at Whiskey Down Diner, where classic diner fare meets gastropub cuisine. Virtually everything on the menu is delicious – the specialty burgers are worth trying! The Library Café is also a can’t-miss choice, constructed on the former site of the Farmingdale Public Library. A round-up of things to do in Farmingdale isn’t complete without mentioning Adventureland. Show up two hours before the park closes for substantial savings on admission tickets. Head straight to Turbulence if you’re a roller coaster fan; it’s the only ride in the park that combines height and acceleration for thrills. Kids will love the Rattlesnake Coaster, the Fireball, and Wave Twister, new this season. From wood-fired, oven-roasted meatballs to house-made pasta, pizza, seafood dishes or steak, Casa Stellina on Main Street has Italian cuisine to please any taste buds, including options for gluten-free pizza crust. Sunday evenings feature a family-style menu, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays offer prix fixe selections, with a $10 glass of house wine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🍦Scoops & Cones Cafe🍦 (@scoops_and_cones_cafe) In the mood for ice cream? Scoops & Cones Café is a locally owned café with three locations across Long Island, including the original location in Wantagh, and the Farmingdale location on Route 24. The sweet spot offers 36 flavors of ice cream and specialties like Mama’s Sundae – ice cream and toppings served over a warm cookie — and ice cream nachos served over waffle chips. If you have any energy (and money) left, cap off the action-packed weekend at RPM Raceway, open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Farmingdale electric go-kart facility recently renovated its track to become the longest indoor electric go-kart track in the world, with two levels of excitement. These karts don’t handle like your normal gas-powered go-karts. Expect some spins, learn how to drift, and do your best to avoid collisions at 45 mph. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Showcase Cinemas US (@showcaseus) Farmingdale is home to the Showcase Cinema de Lux Farmingdale and the Regal UA Farmingdale theater you’ll find the new movie you’ve been looking to see Both theaters have leather reclining seats for comfort and state-of-the-art technology for an immersive movie experience although only the Regal UA has IMAX and RPX options Spending 15 hours enjoying activities in Farmingdale seems absolutely exhausting, no? So, just pick and choose your favorites for your next Long Island staycation. Or, spend the night at The Courtyard and break it up into two days Tap here to see what’s happening Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 12/10/2024 8:17:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/18/2025 6:15:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 2/25/2025 10:46:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is coming to Farmingdale this Saturday to celebrate the New York launch of his new cannabis brand, STAYME7O Anthony will be appearing at Strain Stars Long Island’s first licensed recreational dispensary the day before the national cannabis holiday known as 4/20 “New York is home, and bringing this project to life here feels incredibly personal and full circle,” said Anthony who was born in Brooklyn and starred on the Knicks from 2010-2017 “This isn’t just about cannabis — it’s about empowering our communities and creating meaningful opportunities that support and celebrate our culture.” Fans can meet the former Knicks star and learn more about STAYME7O, a premium cannabis brand now officially available in New York. The products are being processed by FlowerHouse a licensed cannabis company and partner in the brand’s rollout Strain Stars opened in July 2023 and quickly became a go-to destination for recreational cannabis on Long Island The Farmingdale dispensary is located at 1815 Broadhollow Road The Saturday afternoon event is free to attend Top: Photo from Instagram Advertise With Us Festivals & Events emailed to your inbox every Friday NY — New dual-use tennis and pickleball courts opened at Farmingdale High School There are five new courts. The courts will be open to the public on weekends or when not in use by the school. The varsity boys tennis season runs in the spring, while the girls season is in the fall. People can check out the schedule here Superintendent Paul Defendini said he feels "fantastic" about being able to open new tennis courts The tennis courts were constructed as part of the $36 million bond that Farmingdale residents approved in 2016 for the sports complex and Aquatic Center at Howitt Middle School "We actually took the tennis courts down behind the high school so we could move the maintenance facility to the back of the Southern State Parkway," Defendini told Patch "That was the first step that we took: to clear that out of the Howitt area so we could build the Aquatic Center and fields over at Howitt now The last thing we're doing is putting the courts back and we're putting them back in a more prominent place Where they were located before was right in the middle of a parking lot Now they're located in our athletic complex over here at the high school." Defendini said students and community members can watch a school match practice or game — an opportunity they have not had over the past few years as it is the minimum number needed to house competitions "We believe that our athletes have a right to have a true home game," Defendini said our tennis team was not able to have home meets here They had to travel to other facilities to play." Varsity teams' practices were cut short because they needed to spend time traveling on the bus The pickleball lines drawn onto the courts made "a lot of sense," as there is no added cost to the district because pickleball is all the rage," Defendini said The courts have no lighting and will be open from daybreak until dusk There are no current plans to add lighting "We understand our responsibility not only to doing the best we can to build projects that are meaningful but also being responsible to our community," he said "We have residents here who connected to the tennis courts and we're always trying to be thoughtful about not putting lights on and opening up this environment to the later evening hours We'll see as time goes on whether or not that changes we're happy with the fact that we have the courts as they are today and there are no immediate plans to add lights." Community members may use the courts anytime school is not in session or when school teams are not using the courts the courts will be available for public use they're going to be used in the after hours because we have our own teams here," he said "...They can always take a look at the tennis schedule to get an understanding where they might be at any given time [The varsity team] might have an away match and they'll be open for the community's use But they have to assume for the most part that during the fall and during the spring really the courts will be reserved for Saturdays and Sundays until we get a little later on into the spring season Our team wraps up a lot of the time around 5 p.m. so the community would have use all the way from 5 p.m