A group of residents from Linwood Avenue and Arthur Street in Farmingdale Village are seeking relief from a flooding problem which - during the most recent torrential rain storm in early January - left them knee-high in puddles. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Board of Education on Jan. 27 held a special meeting/grade six public hearing. The purpose of the meeting was to receive public input regarding the possible move of the sixth grade to the middle school, and although the turnout was small, those who came related their strong opinions and feelings about the topic. FULL STORY

The celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at a 1 p.m. Mass at St. Kilian's Church on Conklin Street, Farmingdale. A reception will follow the service in the lower level of the church. Those seeking additional information may call Buddy Krumenacker at (516) 249-5349. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Flames, a girl's U11 Division 1 soccer team, took first place at the Martin Luther King Day Tournament sponsored by the United States Soccer Academy in Smithtown. FULL STORY