Government Shutdown Has Local Implications

Here's the top stories in and around Farmingdale Tuesday:

1. Non-essential elements of the federal government were shut down at midnight Tuesday, which means national historic sites, national parks and some other services will be closed today. We'll keep you posted on this developing story.

2. We wrote about the most ignored stop signs in Farmingdale. What is your choice?

3. Farmingdale's Houlihan restaurant and bar is participating in a breast cancer benefit involving certain vodka drinks this month. See details here.

4. Senior Connections meets today from 10 a.m. - noon at the Farmingdale Library.
 
5. Today's weather: Expect clear skies and highs in the upper 70s. Warmer as week goes on.