By Luke Paolillo  Photo from Instagram @gabeborgese_  NEW YORK - At Art of Strength in Deer Park, on a typical afternoon, you could hear the clanging of metal and the loud bangs of weight being lifted and then dropped back down, forging the soundtrack to Gabe Borgese's lifting routine. Borgese first started powerlifting just a few years ago in September of 2023, and he has changed from a casual interest in lifting heavy to now being a competitor at some of the highest levels.

By Peter Fernandez Christopher is a second-semester senior currently attending Farmingdale State College. He has been on the baseball team  for all four years. The moment Christopher remembers most from his baseball career came in his freshman year, when he stepped up to the plate against Centenary University and hit a home run that changed the game. “It hit off the scoreboard to tie the game, and we ended up winning,” Christopher said. Christopher said he has played baseball

By Nicholas Pepino Mar. 23, 2026. (Photo/Nicholas Pepino) LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - With spring coming into bloom, high school student-athletes throughout Nassau and Suffolk are experiencing the highs and lows of balancing athletics and academics in preparation for final exams and future college aspirations. Avery Glasser, a 16-year-old volleyball and lacrosse player at Islip High School, shares her insights on what it is like managing both schoolwork and sports. “The late nights

By Madison Dominicci    NEW YORK - Are you ready for Farmingdale to know what you drive? When you drive? How long you have visited the town of Main Street for? If so, you will be happy to know that license plate readers and cameras will be coming to Farmingdale. The cameras and license plate readers will be installed in a hidden spot right by the lamp posts in the Farmingdale village. There has been some controversy online, especially Facebook, Farmingdale residents have had

Photo by Mike Janes Photography By Talise Peele  FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The start of the NCAA Division III baseball season began in late February, and our beloved RAMs baseball team has been working hard during their practices and playing even harder during their games. Of course, this hard work can often result in injury. Christopher Sais - A senior baseball player for the Farmingdale State College RAMs gave a retrospective on injuries that happen when playing baseball.  Sais b

By Sibelle Balik FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Student athletes on the college level are typically dedicated to their sport. Nathaniel Blades , a senior on Farmingdale State’s Track & Field team, competing as a sprinter, shows true dedication. He has been on the team for all four years of his college career. Nathaniel is a 2021 graduate of Freeport High School, where he won the Saunders Award for being the most dedicated athlete. Through all his hard work and success came many obstacl

By Kristen Rydzewski Mar 23, 2026 (Photo/Kristen Rydzewski) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Farmingdale State College offers classes at many different times of the day. Late classes are convenient for students who are in need of a more flexible schedule. These night classes tend to end when the sun is already setting, and it begins to get dark outside. This makes students think about safety at Farmingdale State College’s campus, especially when walking back to the parking lot or dorms at

By Emma Spreckels   FARMINGDALE, NY-Observance of all federal holidays is not evident at Farmingdale State College. According to the official FSC Academic Calendar  there are some federal holidays the college does not recognize. Most, if not all schools, close for federal holidays such as Columbus Day and Veterans Day, however at FSC classes are still in session. The college has designated Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day as a floating holiday , which are “paid days off fr

By Alexa Marinuzzi Nold Athletic Complex at Farmingdale State College FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Logan Penalvert is a senior at Farmingdale State College who is heavily involved in intramural sports. He plays a variety that alternates throughout the semester with his friends to fulfill his enjoyment of athletics. Intramurals take place at Nold Hall Athletic Complex and are open to all students.     Playing intramural sports has allowed Logan to meet new people and become more co

By - Nicholas Tsaveras Farmingdale Village is looking to add an 8,000 square-foot theater with the help of state funding to its downtown. Here is the concept of art for the proposal.   Photo provided by Ralph Ekstrand     FARMINGDALE, N.Y — A proposed downtown redevelopment project in Farmingdale includes plans for a new community theater and is drawing attention from residents as villages consider how to improve the area.   New York State’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, said, sh

By: Isha Hussain   Photo by Rohan Aggarwal Photo by Rohan Aggarwal                                                   Nassau County's housing market, which is characterized by shortages of homes, high demand, and regularly high prices, is still among the most competitive in New York. However, experts believe that as some purchasers are slowed down by increased mortgage rates, there may be small signs of a decrease.  According to Rohan Aggarwal, a licensed real estate agent wit

By Danny Raffa SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y- After being disrupted severely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial real estate market in Suffolk County is starting to recover. Though the pace of that recovery depends mainly on the type of commercial property involved.  The office market is still adjusting and recovering slowly from the transition from traditional workplaces and more toward remote work, according to Robert Monahan , a commercial real estate attorney and retail sp

By Matty Wagner SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. - Suffolk County residents are dealing with a rise in catalytic converter thefts in the area. This car part , which is an essential part of a car’s exhaust system, helps lower the amount of harmful chemicals that are released by a car’s engine by turning these chemicals into safer emissions, such as steam. Thefts of catalytic converters have left car owners with expensive repairs, as well as increased safety concerns in neighborhoods in th

By James Cowlishaw FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – For decades college career centers have provided students with services to help navigate career opportunities like internships and jobs as well as life after graduation. The Nexus Center for Applied Learning & Career Development is dedicated to connecting students to opportunities across campus and in the professional workforce. Rena Varghese, executive director of the Nexus Center, described the center as a hub that ties Farmingdale stu

By Enzo Di Giovanni   NEW YORK – Janiah Mulcare is a 22-year-old woman currently pursuing nursing, but before she became passionate for the care of others, she fell in love with lacrosse, Mulcare is someone who values community and representation. In her earlier years, she moved from Queens to Long Island, and she fell in love with lacrosse. As an African-American girl in middle school, she noticed that not many girls like her were playing lacrosse. The underrepresentation th

(photo by Tap room mangagment resources) By Angela Lawes ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. — Open seven days a week and now beginning to be seen as one of Long Island’s top hot spots, plates are always flying, seats are always filling up, and the energy is always lively. But have you ever stopped to think about what allows The Tap Room RVC to be as functional and high-rated through all the chaos? At the center of that organized chaos is Brandon Zavala, a head food runner and cater ser

By: Justin Porrino  March 24th, 2026 Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State Rams baseball team opened the 2026 season with high expectations, even within the current transition period after losing 8 seniors and an All-American in their previous Skyline championship season. The Rams would once again use their spring break trip to Davenport, Florida, to test the waters and see if they can compete with some of the best teams in the nation. When asked about this year's Florida

By: Christopher Sais Farmingdale, N.Y. - It was a great conversation to have with Max, who revived the motorsports club in 2022 after it had collapsed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The club has been around for decades, and after that huge hit, they are now thriving with over twenty active members in the club. Anyone is welcome to join the club , and it is super easy to do so.  All you have to do is go to their meeting hours  at Lupton Hall in room 119 and be ready to be put t

By Patrick Pollard   Suffolk County N.Y. - The Lindenhurst High School Pool, a longtime staple of the district, has been shut down indefinitely. After a November meeting held among administrators, the district announced the closure of the pool. The initial closure is credited to the repairs for the pool being overbudget. The $1.32 million budget approved by voters in the beginning of the year is now short of the $2.1 million needed for the repairs . The original budget for th

By: Ayla Kugler FARMINGDALE N.Y. - The School of Business at Farmingdale State College offers a wide variety of minors, and certificates to help enhance your degree and career options. Jessica Bernadotte, a senior counselor at the School of Business, said adding another credential to your degree can help you really focus on “areas that might be of interest to you,” such as marketing or HR. These additional credentials, such as accounting, or ornamental horticulture, can hel