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Good morning Farmingdale! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Farmingdale State runners fare at their home-course season opener?
  • How Farmingdale plans to keep summer crowds coming after Labor Day

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Men Finish 11th, Women 15th at Adelphi Panthers XC Invite (farmingdalesports.com) — Farmingdale sports fans can celebrate as Farmingdale State College's cross country teams opened their 2026 season close to home at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, with the men finishing 11th and the women 15th against a strong multi-division field. Several freshmen and local Long Island runners posted solid debut performances, setting the tone for upcoming meets.
   

• Long Island's summer extends into fall as businesses keep bustling beyond Labor Day (newsday.com) — Farmingdale residents can look forward to an extended summer vibe, with Mayor Ralph Ekstrand encouraging visitors to keep coming downtown and Oktoberfest set for Sept. 19. Across Long Island, warmer September weather is keeping beaches, marinas, and restaurants busy well past Labor Day, giving local businesses a much-needed late-season boost.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 10 best things we ate on Long Island last month (newsday.com)
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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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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