The Incorporated Village of Farmingdale is an incorporated village on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bayin Nassau County, New York. In the 1830s, anticipating construction of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), land developer Ambrose George purchased a large tract of land between a community then known as Bethpage and an area in Suffolk County called Hardscrabble. He built a general store in the western part of this property which he named Farmingdale.For many years, the town celebrated its birth with the annual Hardscrabble Fair, with music, food and games. It was normally held in May. SUNY Farmingdale is located in Farmingdale.
Population: 8,189
Zip Code: 11735
Area Code: 516
Elevation: 69′