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🌱 Patch AM: Car Stuck On LIRR Tracks In Farmingdale, Woman Arrested On DWI Charges: MTAPD
Spotted on the Farmingdale calendar: The Ready Bride
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In today's newsletter:
- Car stuck on Farmingdale LIRR tracks leads to DWI arrest
- Why Farmingdale's iconic football coach says this season will be his last
Also on today's calendar: The Ready Bride and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Car Stuck On LIRR Tracks In Farmingdale, Woman Arrested On DWI Charges: MTAPD (patch.com) — Farmingdale residents briefly faced late-night LIRR delays after a Whitestone woman's car became stuck on the tracks at the Clinton Avenue crossing near the Farmingdale station. MTA police say no trains struck the vehicle, it was removed within about 75 minutes, and the driver was arrested on DWI-related charges before regular Ronkonkoma Branch service resumed. 
• Farmingdale football coach Buddy Krumenacker says this will be his final year at helm for Dalers (newsday.com) — Farmingdale football legend Buddy Krumenacker is coaching his final season for the Dalers after 34 years leading Farmingdale High School, capping a 58-year Long Island career. The 78-year-old coach, beloved in the Farmingdale community, will guide the team into a Sept. 4 season opener at Oceanside and says he's proud to leave a strong, blue-collar football tradition behind.
📸 Around Farmingdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale
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★ Featured events ★
- The Ready Bride →
BACCA Arts Center, 149 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
7:30 pm - FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair →
Dragonfly Cares Melville Center, 535 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- MYB Multi-chamber Event @ 317 Main Street →
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
6:00 pm - Craftsplosion
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
11:00 am - Zootastic Storytime
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
6:00 pm - Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514 - Board of Directors Meeting
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
8:45 am - Farmingdale Music on Main - Summer 2026 →
361 Main St, Farmingdale
5:00 pm - Farmingdale Music on Main ~ Summer 2026
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Along Main Street - Downtown Farmingdale
5:00 pm - MYB Walking Club
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
8:00 am - SkyHope Fly it Forward Gala →
The Snapper Inn, 500 Shore Dr, Oakdale
6:00 pm - 9/11 Remembrance Service →
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St, Farmingdale
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Thursday August 27
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Randstad posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Farmingdale. Apply here.
- QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Bethpage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmingdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bethpage
- ED Drug Might Increase Glaucoma Risk, Study Says (usnews.com)
- A-10 pilot recalls scoring simulated kill against F-15E and tells why Warthog would fare poorly against contemporary Russian fighters (theaviationgeekclub.com)
Levittown
- Levittown Man Throws Punch, Pulls Knife After Confrontation With Deli Employee: PD (patch.com)
- Pet Supply Drive Collects More Than 450 Pounds of Donations (longislandmediagroup.com)
Hicksville
- All Lanes Closed Overnight On LIE Eastbound: 511NY (patch.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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