By: Jessica Guarasci  FARMINGDALE, N.Y., November 17, 2025 – The Farmingdale State College Driving Range has become a regular stop for students, local residents, and golfers on Long Island. The range is conveniently located on campus and offers people an inexpensive and simple way to practice their swing, spend time outside and unwind. It benefits both the Farmingdale community and the college’s athletes.  Billy Guarasci, a Long Island golfer, is one of the Farmingdale State

By: Michael O’Brien, Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY, November 17, 2025- The 2025-26 season has just tipped off for the Farmingdale State Rams, and they are ready to face the expectations that are due to be in front of them. Coming off of a Skyline Conference Championship loss last season, and back to back Skyline Conference Championship wins the previous two seasons, the Rams are used to winning a lot of games, and they expect to do the same this season. The Rams t

By Maria Chille November 6, 2025 FARMINGDALE, NY NOVEMBER 6, 2025; Farmingdale State Colleges Campus Recreation has introduced pickleball courts open to all students. The open courts took place on Thursday November 6th, and Thursday November 13th 1:30-3:30pm in the Nold Auxiliary Gym. As advertised on the FSC Campus Recreation Instagram page, no skill or equipment was required to participate.  I visited the open pickleball courts on Thursday, November 6th to catch some of th

November 17,2025 By Shain Hanover   FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The Gaming Club at Farmingdale State College gives students a relaxed place to unwind with tabletop role-playing games, board games, and card games. The Gaming Club was created by a small group of students who had an interest in gaming and were looking for a place to come together where they could share and foster that passion. It has become a community that brings students together from all different backgrounds, who ha

By Antonio Gonzalez Tony Danza takes the stage this October 19th accompanied by the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra at the Tiles Center in Greenvale. The orchestra is led by Maestro Louis Panacciulli; this is a benefit concert for Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County. The event will be starting at 3:00 pm at the concert hall, tickets will be $44 and up seats are available throughout the theatre, but the seats may fill up quickly so make sure to get your tickets. You can get tickets

Nov. 18, 2025 By Maleena Dionisio FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - At Farmingdale State College, community is more than a concept. It's something students actively build together. Few organizations embody that spirit more clearly than the FSC Pride Club. Pride Club President, River Harrison and Treasurer Tiffany Campbell opened up about what the club means to them, why its mission matters, and how its events help strengthen a campus where students feel seen, supported, and welcomed. Res

By Bossuanny Macías  Farmingdale ,N.Y November 18, 2025; Farmingdale State College hosts a week-long celebration in honor of first-generation college students . This event is designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of Farmingdale's first-generation community. The 2025 fifth-annual first-generation college student celebration consists of five days of events full of food and giveaways. The celebrations kicked off on Tuesday November 4th in the campus center ballroo

FARMINGDALE, N.Y NOVEMBER 18 2025 - Farmingdale State College is home to seven Greek life organizations, with a notable presence on a predominantly commuter campus. For members of the organizations, Greek life offers connections, networking, and student involvement outside of attending classes. However, it also raises concerns surrounding student safety and hazing practices within these organizations that have historically impacted fraternities and sororities on a national sc

November 18, 2025 By Cal McCluskey FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Food pantries are a community based distribution center that provides food and other essential products to people experiencing hunger. Many students might not know about the one located on campus. So I conducted an interview to help spread the word.  I interviewed Amanda Cataldo  at the Food Pantry  of Greenley Hall at Farmingdale State College. Amanda Cataldo is the assistant director for strategic initiatives for the of

By Brianna Quere November 18, 2025 FARMINGDALE, N.Y- Local families, students, and longtime residents filled the Village Green November 9, 2025 as the Sunday's farmers market  wrapped up one of its final weekends for the 2025 season.  The Village Green Farmers  market runs through the warmer days of early summer, to the chilly days of crisp fall. Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and specifically for the cooler season apple cider donuts and warm apple

November 12, 2025 By Ava McKeown   PATCHOGUE, N.Y.—The newest location of The Barn opened in Patchogue earlier this week, bringing life back to the spot that once housed the Long Island staple Dairy Barn . Despite the cold and rainy weather, cars continued to pull into the drive-thru to try it out.   Dairy Barns were spread out across Long Island for decades, offering milk, eggs, and other essentials in a drive-thru model. But competition and changing shopping habits pushed s

November 17, 2025 By Mia Verdi ROCKVILLE CENTER, N.Y. – The Long Island Grower’s Market has been operating for over 34 years, according to coordinator and farmer Ethel Terry. Their Rockville Center location is one of many that supports local communities through their weekly farmer’s markets. After 34 years of farming, baking, and crafting, what makes the Long Island Grower’s Market so special?   In an interview, Terry said that it all started out of necessity – “we were losin

November 17, 2025 By John DiFazio   SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. -  The Suffolk County division two football playoffs have kicked off North Babylon and Huntington gave fans a great game to jumpstart the playoffs. The game was packed with fans from both sides filling the stands and adding to the atmosphere. North Babylon visited Huntington as the 6 th  seed coming into the game. While Huntington hosted the game as the 3 rd  seed to a packed-out home crowd. The game started out fast for

By Brianna Quere October 16, 2025 FARMINGDALE, N.Y- Residents and locals to the Farmingdale area are in luck for the Halloween season with the Jack's Nightmare Halloween Pop Up Experience, happening September 20 - November 2 and located at 230 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY.  Stacey is one of the bartenders at the Alibi Lounge, where this event is being held. She has been a bartender in the Farmingdale area for 7 years, and has worked this exact event for the last three years i

October 27, 2025 By Cal McCluskey FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The library is such a core part of what Farmingdale State College is. It's a place to study, do homework, relax, and much more. I interviewed people to see what they thought about the library that they go to and work at. I interviewed 4 people about the Farmingdale State College library , also known as Greenley Hall . I interviewed one staff member and three students. The staff member I interviewed was April Earle . The st

By Bossuanny Macias FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK OCTOBER 28TH; Students are randomly selected to join the research aligned mentorship program better known as the RAM program. The RAM program  provides low-income first-generation students with one-on-one mentorship and an assigned advisor, the opportunity to participate in r esearch projects,  early registration, internship opportunities, and further exploration of their career options.  The RAM program is dedicated to equipping stud

Do we know enough about FSC DEI? FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK: Farmingdale State College's diversity, equity and inclusion program  seeks to strengthen FSC’s culture by broadening our understanding of others with an emphasis on education. Farmingdale offers a variety of resources  for students within minority communities. LGBTQIA+ students make up a percentage of the minority student body at FSC. Farmingdale State College offers LGBTQIA+ specialized resources  such as confidential m

OCT 28. 2025 By John DiFazio SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. - The North Babylon Bulldogs currently lead by Head Coach John Rowland find themselves admit a competitive playoff race in division two Suffolk County. This division of football is considered by many to be the most competitive in Suffolk County.  Heading into the season: When asked about the preparation that goes into determining the competition that North Babylon will face each year John Rowland said, “Through seeding meetings

By Maria Chille  October 27, 2025  College athletes today have a lot to balance with games, practices, classes, and everything in between. While the best is expected from these athletes, they are still young adults in college managing the same responsibilities as the rest of us. I was able to gain a peak into the lives of some of Farmingdale State Colleges female athletes, to understand just how much they balance, and how they do it.  We first have a look into the life of Vic

By Gabriel Lizarazo. Farmingdale State College, October 27, 2025   Farmingdale State College’s athletics department has developed more than a championship-winning team; it has developed a sense of belonging, academic achievement, and community involvement. Acknowledging that it is a “culture of winning,” Farmingdale’s athletic environment is also one of inclusiveness and giving back, according to Athletic Director Tom Azzara . “Our athletes come from all walks of life and ref