Josephine Macchia, who has served as trustee on the Farmingdale Board of Education since 1989, including two years as president, has announced her retirement from the board. The school board has appointed Tina Diamond, well known for PTA leadership, as her replacement. FULL STORY

The Village Pops Concert Series, a popular summer tradition in Farmingdale, makes its way back to the Village Green for its 18th season next week. FULL STORY

Farmingdale speedster Donna McMahon finished as the first woman runner overall in the run, crossing the finish line at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School in 18 minutes, 16 seconds, 17 seconds ahead of runner-up Jean Coleman of Wantagh. FULL STORY

Last week Columbus Lodge #2143 Order Sons of Italy in America's softball team (the Golden Lions) defeated the Bellmore Young Guns 13-12 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The victory was the Lion's third in their last four games in the South Shore Softball League. FULL STORY