Emergency Drill Planned at Schools; Storm Heading for Our Area

Here are the top stories in and around Farmingdale Tuesday:

1. Don't be alarmed: There's an Emergency Preparedness Drill scheduled for today at Farmingdale schools.

2. Did you know you can still get a live turkey on Long Island? Read about it here.

3. We are closely monitoring a winter-like storm that is moving across the Northeast and could cause travel problems Wednesday. Rain is expected to move in to our area on Tuesday. We'll keep you posted.

4. There's a big story brewing in nearby Plainview; The community is deeply concerned over a plan to put casino style video slot terminals at the Race Palace just off the Long Island Expressway. Read it here.

5. We are looking for community events of all types to be a part of Patch listings. The events listings are free. If you're having a celebration, a Tree and Menorah lightings, a big sale, or food drive, we want to know. Just click here and tell your story. I repeat: Free.