While walking his dog along the west side of the Bethpage State Parkway, also known as the right of way, a local resident spotted something in an opening of the woods. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Unit of the Nassau County Police Activity League (PAL) recently dedicated their clubhouse building at 31 North Front Street in Farmingdale in the memory of Retired Police Officer Frank McDonald. The building was renamed the Frank McDonald Clubhouse at the ceremony held on June 25. Officer McDonald was a 30-year veteran of the Nassau County Police Department, serving as a Police Officer Director in the PAL unit for nine years. He was the Director of the Farmingdale Unit for six years. After retiring he still volunteered his time assisting the Farmingdale Unit with its programs. FULL STORY

After a two-week lay off, one for the 4th and one for Mother Nature, the league got back to business as the schedule provided another week of intra-division play. Leading off the night was M&T edging out Singleton's 12-8. Once again Mark Lubowsky pitched a great game for M&T who received offensive support from Vince Cardulo who went five-for-five with a homerun. Ending a Singletons rally was OF John Cardile's diving catch that saved the day for M&T. Rich McClorey and Frank Tiscione also made key defensive plays on the night for M&T. FULL STORY

Farmingdale Baseball held their Fifth Annual Pops Park Classic over the Fourth of July Weekend. In July 2001 the Town of Oyster Bay Park on Merritts Road (next to Bar Boy Restaurant Supply) was renamed to honor James "Pop" Sabellico, a lifetime Farmingdale resident who dedicated his life to baseball. Each year since, the AA league (8-year-olds) play a three game all-star game series. It culminates on the third day with presentations of the all-star trophies and food and drinks supplied by the Sabellico family. FULL STORY