Plainview, NY|News|
Chanukah Party On Saturday To Launch Program, Honor Those Lost In Hamas Attacks
The Manetto Hill Jewish Center is launching a year-long program to honor those lost in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas Attacks.
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:
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- Syosset
- Oyster Bay
- Farmingdale
- Port Washington
- Garden City
- Bellmore
- Great Neck
- Glen Cove
- Jericho
- Roslyn
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Syosset, NY|News|
New Health-Focused Restaurant To Come To Woodbury This Winter
Founder, CEO, and Former D1 collegiate cheerleader said healthy foods should be accessible to people.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Fire Leaves Port Washington Home Uninhabitable, 3 Residents Displaced: FD
A house fire occurred on Thursday night, the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office said.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
'Poison On The Streets': Nassau Man Indicted After Selling, Possessing Deadly Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine: DA
Police "recovered enough fentanyl to kill 10s of thousands of people," DA says, adding that deadly nitazene was found, a "wake-up call."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
$6.8 Million Project Underway To Upgrade Parkway Ramps In Nassau County
DOT announced the multimillion-dollar project, stating it aims to enhance safety and improve traffic flow.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|News|
'I Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Partner': Nassau County K-9 Leah Retires From Fire Marshal's Office
Handler and Fire Marshal Matthew Kerin said his new partner has big paws to fill.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
'He Could've Run For Mayor:' Former Colleague, Friend Shares Memories Of LI Deli Owner After Fatal Stabbing
"You work side by side with someone for 70 to 80 hours per week, you become family. Tony was one of the most genuinely beloved people."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Man Seen Carrying A Butcher Knife Arrested After 2 Robberies: Police
The man carried a butcher knife, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Crash On Wantagh State Parkway Northbound Leaves Shoulder Closed
The crash occurred at approximately 9:08 a.m., according to 511NY.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|News|
New Wonder Locations Pop Up Across Long Island
This location will be the fourth on Long Island, with plans to open more in 2026.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove To Ban Public Marijuana Usage, First In Nassau County
The ban was voted in on Tuesday night at the City Council Meeting.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Six POBJFK High School Student-Athletes Committed To College
These students signed on to play college-level sports.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Lane Closure From Roadwork On NY 25 Eastbound
One lane is closed, according to 511NY.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Jericho School District and Canon U.S.A., Inc. Collaborate On The Release Of Original Book
34 people participated in this year's program– 23 students and 11 teachers– to become published authors.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Family Donates Tree For Holiday Festival, Tree Lighting Ceremony
"Anything we can do to help Glen Cove."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City Park Polls To Open Soon: The Race Is On For Water And Fire District Commissioner
There is also a proposition on the ballot that will affect firefighters. Voting begins Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
'They Were The Deli:' Community Mourns LI Couple Who Police Say Were Stabbed, Killed By Son
Services have been set, and a GoFundMe created. "It felt like Grandma's living room," one man says, of the beloved old-school Italian deli.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Lanes Blocked On LIE Westbound
A crash occurred Tuesday morning, according to 511NY.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Services Set, Community Supports Family Of LI Deli Couple Who Police Say Were Killed By Son: 'Unimaginable'
"Now, our hope — our next step — is to give these children some peace."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Two Weeks Left To Donate To Coat Drive For Long Island Coalition For The Homeless
The drive is organized by Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
