Steve Buscemi performs a scene in "Boardwalk Empire."

Steve Buscemi performs a scene in "Boardwalk Empire." Credit: MCT

Here’s what people were reading this week on your community news blog.

5. Farmingdale car show helping good causes

The Farmingdale Rotary Breakfast Club Foundation will host a classic car show Aug. 7 to benefit various community causes.

4. Movie nights planned at Islip parks

Summer means lots of movie nights in the Town of Islip.

3. Brookhaven to upgrade traffic signals

Brookhaven will upgrade traffic signals in the town to a GPS-linked system that will help emergency vehicles navigate congested roads.

2. Amityville cop retires after 36 years

Virtually all of Amityville’s police officers, along with village Mayor Peter Imbert and a crowd of well-wishers, were waiting for Sgt. Dennis D’Amico when he walked out of police headquarters Wednesday. It was his last day on the job.

1. Flower Hill becomes backdrop for film, TV

Watch out for paparazzi in the Village of Flower Hill. The village of about 5,000 residents surrounded by Roslyn, Manhasset and Port Washington has recently been the scene of several television and movie shoots.

Such shows as "Boardwalk Empire," starring Steve Buscemi, above, have made their way to Flower Hill.

Lasting tribute in Oakdale ... What's in the store with the weather ... Out East: Shellfish surprise Credit: Newsday

Knicks back in finals for first time since 1999 ... Ticket prices through MSG roof! ... Blakeman's agenda for 'new' NY ... Out East: Shellfish surprise

Lasting tribute in Oakdale ... What's in the store with the weather ... Out East: Shellfish surprise Credit: Newsday

Knicks back in finals for first time since 1999 ... Ticket prices through MSG roof! ... Blakeman's agenda for 'new' NY ... Out East: Shellfish surprise

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