Turf Field Update; Solar-Powered Carport

Here are the top items in and near Plainview on Tuesday:

1. Progress is being made, but Plainview JFK's turf field won't be ready for Thursday's home football opener. We'll have a story Tuesday morning.

2. We also have a story today about a major initiative at Farmingdale State College where a solar-powered carport charging station has been installed.

3. Network New York is holding its launch party nearby at VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge Tuesday from 6-10 p.m. Details here.

4. Today is primary day in New York. The major battle on the ballot is for the Democratic nominee for Nassau County Executive. We'll have a report later.

5. Did you read our story about the police seeking the public's help in finding a man who slashed another man's face with a razor. See it here.