Farmingdale wants to revitalize downtown
Photo credit: Kevin P. Coughlin | Shown is the South Front Street Connection Plan, part of the plan to revitalize Farmingdale. (March 27, 2011)
Farmingdale, like other older Long Island downtowns, struggles with empty stores, a mishmash of architectural styles and signs, and a lack of nighttime activity.
But village officials are moving aggressively to turn the business district around through a variety of initiatives, largely funded by grants.
The first steps have been small, but noticeable.
Farmingdale has recently replaced...
