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Good day Farmingdale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plainview driver admits guilt in crash that killed Farmingdale man
  • How did Stevens dominate yet still draw at Rams Field?
  • Discover the tucked-away cafe and vintage shop hiding off Main Street

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
  • Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plainview woman pleads guilty to driving while high on methamphetamine, causing crash that killed man, 55 (newsday.com) — A Farmingdale man's death in a 2025 Plainview crash is back in the spotlight as the driver, a 41-year-old Plainview woman, has pleaded guilty and faces four to 12 years in state prison. Prosecutors say she ran a red light while high on methamphetamine, and the upcoming December sentencing may bring some closure for the victim's family and neighbors.
   

2. Women's Soccer draws with Westfield State 1-1 (thestute.com) — Women's college soccer brought competitive action to Rams Field in Farmingdale, where Stevens and Westfield State battled to a 1-1 draw despite the home side's dominant shot advantage. The team returns to Farmingdale on Sunday, Sept. 6, for an 11 a.m. matchup against Plattsburgh State, giving local fans another chance to catch high-level play close to home.
   

3. Hidden shops on Long Island worth visiting (newsday.com) — Farmingdale shoppers get a special spotlight here, with Elise's Niece's Cafe and Back in Time on Main Street featured as a hidden gem pairing vintage home decor with a cozy sweets-and-coffee courtyard. The story also rounds up other quirky, under-the-radar Long Island shops, from antique villages to thrift boutiques, for residents willing to explore beyond town.
   

4. Pokémon box set causes craze on Long Island as market value hits all-time high (newsday.com) — A Farmingdale-based organizer of the Long Island Trading Card Game Show describes how Pokémon's new 30th Celebration box set has collectors lining up overnight at Long Island retailers and driving resale prices sky-high. With multiple product waves coming through December, Sunday's Melville show on Route 110 is expected to feature the box as a hot-ticket item for local fans.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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