The Friends of Farmingdale Athletics, with the generous support of New York State Senator Charles Fuschillo, have donated equipment to light up the Farmingdale High School football field and track. The facility lighting further enhances the restoration of the field and development of the all-new track. FULL STORY

Matthew Murphy, a six-year veteran of the Nassau County Police Department's 8th Precinct on Wantagh Avenue in Levittown, was arrested in Farmingdale on Jan. 31 on another charge of first degree sodomy stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on August 8 of last year. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Observer would like to thank everybody who brought to our attention what a wonderful man Nick Katsounis was and how much his enthusiasm and passion will be missed. Our condolences go out to his family and many friends, and we are thankful for everything he did for both the community of Farmingdale and beyond. The dedication he showed to wheelchair athletics is truly inspiring and we're sure he has set a shining example for many who had the honor of knowing him. FULL STORY

My friend Nick Katsounis crossed the ultimate finish line on Jan. 19 at the untimely age of 58. FULL STORY