Isha Hussain   Ahead of the spring season, Nassau County's restaurant industry continues to expand.  As Long Island tourism and local visitation increase, restaurants across Nassau County are preparing for a surge in spring business. Dining represents a significant portion of visitor spending, and tourism remains a major economic driver for both Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to Discover Long Island. In addition to overnight guests, restaurants benefit from visitors

Feb 25, 2026 By Nicholas Pepino LONG ISLAND, NY - Student-athletes across Long Island are preparing for the next phase of their athletic and collegiate careers during current and upcoming recruitment periods, using social media to manage their brand and gain recognition from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are not only expected to compete at the highest level, they’re also responsible for developing their professional image. LI students are specifica

Uptick trend of drunk drivers in Farmingdale New York  Derek Puma On the night of Feb 10th, a man was accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing onto the LIRR tracks. When the police arrived, the alleged man's car was up in flames on the tracks. Police were able to put out the blaze just before 3 am, although this caused delays for the train station.    On Dec 27 th, 2025. A Farmingdale man was charged with a DUI after critically injuring a driver in Melville.  This w

Written by Madison Dominicci Farmingdale News At it’s peak Houlihan’s was a trendy, bar and grill with approximately 100 locations throughout the United States. But for the last 20 years, changing dining behavior, financial stress, and competition dwindled the numbers of locations. By 2019, the number of restaurants was down to 35. On December 31, 2025, the last remaining Houlihan's in Farmingdale, New York closed its doors for good. There were no specific reasons given for

By Angie Lawes  Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 NEW YORK – St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and Nassau County’s Bars restaurants and retailers and town officials are counting down the days with only three weeks left before to prepare for one of the county’s most epic celebrations of the year. Every year Nassau County’s local businesses, retailers and community all gather in honor of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The 2026 Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day parades grand

By: Nicholas Tsaveras   FARMINGDALE NEWS - On Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12pm to 4:30pm, The Farmingdale Public Library hosted a special community event featuring The Long Island Railroad Museum Display. The Display featured their model trains collection from Lionel to Bachmann Trains.  The display delighted train/model trains enthusiasts of all ages. This  engaging event allows visitors to the event to explore the world of railroads through the interactive model of tr

By Luke Paolillo   Tuesday, February 24 th , 2026  Exercising regularly can keep people young and healthy, but there is new research being done on exactly what sports or activities increase people's life span and how.  Best Sports For Longevity   In January, the New York Times wrote an article on “The Best Sports for Longevity.” They highlight evidence that shows that staying active is one of the best things we can do to extend our lives. Activity lowers the chances of certai

By Enzo Di Giovanni  Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 NEW YORK - Founded on Nov. 8 th , 1971, the New York Islanders are a historic NHL franchise. The franchise is famous for its 1980’s dynasty, in which they won four Stanley Cups in a row along with 19 straight playoff series wins. After their first two years, the Islanders made the playoffs 14 consecutive times. They are the last team in any major professional North American sport to win four championships in a row, and the last N

By Emma Spreckels  Friday, Feb. 20. 2026  FARMINGDALE, NY-The life of a college student can be both exciting and challenging. Balancing courseloads, discovering independence and navigating relationships are becoming more stressful for students, and have contributed to the rising mental health crisis among students. In 2024 the American College Health Association (ACHA) College Student Mental Health Statistics surveyed fifty-four thousand undergraduate students of different b

By: Kristen Rydzewski    FARMINGDALE- Farmingdale State College is primarily a commuter school, reporting that a large portion of its students live off campus. Farmingdale’s profile  states that while they expect a student population of 8,650, only 600 students live on campus. Students who park their vehicles on campus must purchase a parking permit,  which costs $30 for the school year. Commuter students are encouraged to purchase this parking permit through the Campus Polic

FEB. 23, 2026 By James Cowlishaw NEW YORK – The Nexus Center for Applied Learning and Career Development  at Farmingdale State College has a plethora of workshops and professional development events throughout spring 2026 semester, all catered to helping students develop the skills needed to create professional documents such as resumes and cover letters as well as prepare for both internships as well as employment after graduation. The center’s spring calendar features event

Feb. 25, 2026 By Alexa Marinuzzi FARMINGDALE - The idea of dorming on college campuses has students struggling to decide whether it is a good fit for them and their college experience. This is a big topic of discussion when committing to colleges this spring.     When selecting a college, dorming plays a key role for students. It is hard enough that students need to choose where they want to go to school for the next four years, but they also must determine whether they want

FEB 25, 2026 By Patrick Pollard Image Curtousy of GreaterLongIsland.com With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Suffolk County is going to turn green very soon.  In recent years the celebration of the holiday has run rampant in Suffolk County, with many towns throwing their own parade.  From Lindenhurst to Jamesport, the Irish spirit has a hold on the month of March here.  St. Patrick’s Day parades are a tradition as old as time, with NYC hosting one every year since

By Liv Burns Wednesday, February 25, 2026 On Feb. 17, a state judge ruled that the Nassau County Police Department’s agreement with ICE does not violate state law. The lawsuit was presented by the New York Civil Liberties Union to challenge the partnership between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Nassau County Police Department, which allows NCPD officers to be trained and integrated with ICE. The State Supreme Court Judge, Danielle Peterson, made the decis

By Justin Porrino  February 25,2026 Coming off one of their best first halves of a season yet, the Farmingdale State College golf team has high expectations for the coming spring of 2026. The team won the Skyline Championship by a convincing margin, ending the fall season with an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships at Mission Resort in April. This will be their biggest challenge yet as they will not just be competing amongst regional Skyline Conference teams but instead a

Peter Fernandez Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026                                                             FUTURE RAMS   Attention all future Rams!! We want you to be our next star player, and we want to be the first to show you what being a Ram is all about. For many high school seniors, searching for the right college can be very difficult and stressful. Many factors come into play and as an athlete you need to make sure you can balance academic and athletic goals. Farmingdale pri

By: Talise Peele  Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026  Farmingdale, N.Y.  As college basketball is starting to enter the championship faze, the Farmingdale State College (FSC) Women’s basketball team will be having their first quarter final game, It will be on Feb 25, 2026.  The team will have their first-round game against the ST. Joseph’s Long Island (SJU) Golden Eagles. This marks their third game against this team this year. This game will be a home game, taking place in the campus’

OFFSEASON BUZZ  By Sibelle Balik  Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026   FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — As winter starts to fade away, players are dusting off their clubs. Farmingdale State men’s golf team is getting ready for their 2026-27 season, anticipating building on their successful previous years. This crucial offseason period allows players to hone their skills and test new equipment. The Farmingdale State College men’s golf team won the Skyline Conference Championship last year, and playe

By Matty Wagner SUFFOLK COUNTY - The U.S. Department of Education has found the Connetquot Central School District to be in violation of federal civil rights law Title VI when it changed its “Thunderbirds” mascot to comply with New York State’s ban on Native American imagery, according to a Jan. 22 finding. “Today, we found Connetquot Central School District in violation of Title VI for erasing its Native American heritage to comply with a discriminatory New York state regul

Feb 25, 2026 By: Daniel Raffa  Copyright: ©2021,Frank A.Urso SUFFOLK COUNTY — The cost to purchase a home in Suffolk County continues to increase, making it a difficult market for first-time buyers. The median price for a single-family home has gone up about 4.3% in the past year, according to a recent report on Patch.com showing the local housing trends. Currently, homes are listed on the market for a longer time, about 37 days (about 1 month and 13 days).  According to dat