Friday, June 16, is the last day to register to vote on the Farmingdale school budget. Registered voters will hit the polls on Tuesday, June 20, to cast their ballots on the new, pared-down budget. The board of education has eliminated more than $320,000 from its initial spending plan, primarily by reducing the number of capital projects it will undertake and utilizing an unexpected increase in state aid to reduce the tax burden on the citizens of the community by more than $628,000. FULL STORY

State Assemblyman Steve Labriola (R, Massapequa) pays tribute to America's fallen heroes during the Village of Farmingdale's Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony followed the Village's annual Memorial Day Parade. Pictured left to right are Village of Famingdale's Fire Chief Donald Tortoso, Assemblyman Labriola and Village Mayor Joseph Trudden. FULL STORY

The following children from the Farmingdale School District participated at the Nassau County Summer Games at North Shore High School on Sunday, May 7. Congratulations to all the participants and coaches for a job well done. Coaches: Tara Nickola, Lori Sirinoglu, Bruce Tetelman. FULL STORY

The Columbus Lodge #2143 Order Sons of Italy in America's Jeff Saviano has flourished in the early weeks of pre-season without having to look over his shoulder. The monkey that has been on his back the past two seasons seems to have faded away and Saviano looks comfortable both at the plate and on the outfield. FULL STORY