The issue of immigrant day laborers has gained much attention in recent months in the Village of Farmingdale, as surrounding residents have complained that the workers are loitering on Conklin Street while waiting for landscapers and contractors to pick them up, and that the practice is creating a dangerous traffic situation. FULL STORY

Environmental concerns remain at the forefront as Nassau County prepares to accept approximately 110 acres of Navy-owned land and facilities formerly operated by Grumman as a defense plant, County Legislator Edward Mangano reported this week. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Avalanche Boys Junior Soccer Team recently celebrated its first-place season finish with a pizza party. The boys will also receive a trophy to commemorate their winning season. FULL STORY

Teams from Farmingdale High School and Howitt Middle School were out in force close out the Long Island cross country season in style at Rob's Run, a 5 Kilometer Cross Country race held at the Town of Oyster Bay's Stillwell Woods Park in Syosset on Nov. 28. Lots of other local runners from Farmingdale and the Massapequas were among the 564 finishers. FULL STORY