Garden City, NY|News|
Baldwin Man Dies After Falling Into Trash Compactor: Police
He worked for a linen supply company, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
- East Norwich, NY
Melanie is a former on-air reporter for WBNG and writer/editor for Newsday, including its Faces of Long Island department. She can be reached at Melanie.gulbas@patch.com.
Melanie's coverage with Patch:
- Plainview
- Syosset
- Oyster Bay
- Farmingdale
- Port Washington
- Garden City
- Bellmore
- Great Neck
- Glen Cove
- Jericho
- Roslyn
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Farmingdale, NY|News|
Long Islanders Fly Over Jones Beach In A WWII C-47 Warbird, Honoring Veterans: 'A Labor Of Love'
Passengers took in Long Island's shorelines, while honoring veterans during the American Airpower Museum's Historical Flight Experience.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Canon Employees Walk In Making Strides Event To Support Breast Cancer Research
Canon U.S.A has sponsored the American Cancer Society event for 27 years.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Meet The Candidate: Arnold W. Drucker For District 16 Nassau County Legislator
"Getting Manetto Hill Road renamed in honor of our own Captain Omer Neutra was one of my proudest achievements."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Students Place 2nd In Marching Band Season Opening Competitions
The Garden City Marching Band traveled to New Jersey on Oct. 4 for its 1st competition of the season.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville High School Students Give Back To Community
Students led an after-school churro sale and club apparel sale to raise money for the Hicksville Food Pantry.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Meet The Candidate: Ryan Johnson For District 17 Nassau County Legislator
"The federal government continually is attacking our state, our county and the people in the county."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Halloween Parade Set To Delight In Farmingdale Saturday
The fun includes a parade, petting zoo, pony rides, costume contest, music, and more.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Mom Of Bullied Long Island High School Student Speaks Out: 'Now He Just Wants To Stay Home Alone'
A 15-year-old has been bullied for years, and his mom says there is not enough action being taken.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Costumed Kids Eat Free At LI Applebee's Locations On Halloween
With the purchase of an adult entrée, costumed kids can enjoy a free kids' meal.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
$2.45M Raised at 2025 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Walk On Long Island
The annual 'Making Strides' walk at Jones Beach broke last year's record in attendance, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
$29M Project For Schools Is Complete; Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Celebrates
Students showed their appreciation for their schools' upgrades at a grand opening ceremony on Friday.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Students Team Up With Family Bagels To Raise Money For Cancer Research
DECA students raised $3K for Stacy’s Warriors at a local bagel shop on Saturday.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Queens Man Scams 64-Year-Old Out Of $121K: Police
A man was scammed out of $121,000 after receiving a message on his iPad, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City Students Participate in Annual German American Day Flag Raising Ceremony
High school seniors took a trip to the Nassau County Executive Building in Mineola on Oct. 16 for the event.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
1st U.S. Gymshark Store Opens At Roosevelt Field Mall
“If we are able to help anyone overcome their barriers to fitness with our presence here, then we are all for it.”
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|News|
Reinhard Teachers Play Cast of 'SpongeBob SquarePants' At Pep Rally
Teachers and staff dressed as cartoon characters for annual pep rally on Oct. 10. with a goal, they say, of imparting life lessons.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
17-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Jericho Home: Police
The home is deemed structurally unsafe by The Town of Oyster Bay Building Department, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Locust School Students Enjoy Annual Fall Festival
Students, families, and staff are brought together for a day of fall-themed celebration.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
North Shore Animal League America’s Walk & Wag This Sunday
Pets and people of all ages are encouraged to join and walk at the 9th annual event to raise money to save the lives of homeless animals.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
