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
A Bellmore and Hicksville resident met while lending their support for the community and advocating for individuals with disabilities.
The initiative encouraged students to reduce their social media usage.
The North Bellmore Fire Department and neighboring fire departments responded to the call Monday evening, police say.
"I never have to worry when it comes to our police department," Mayor Panzenbeck said.
The Director of Bands has been selected by the NSHSS.
A holiday-themed show and exhibition hockey game will be held in Bethpage for free.
The teenager was reported missing on Nov. 25, police say.
A male pedestrian suffered serious injuries on Friday, Nassau County police say.
Parents can sign their kids up for the New York Islanders 'Learn to Play' Hockey Clinic taking place in Syosset-Woodbury and Massapequa.
Two seniors from POBJFK High School have progressed to the next round.
The student-athlete was revived by coaches and staff with CPR and an AED, officials say.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has expressed the plans in the aftermath of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's win.
Free parking will begin today until January 1 on designated roads.
North Shore Animal League America shares advice on how to best keep 4-legged friends safe during the holidays.
"By sharing items we no longer need, we can help spark inspiration in someone else."
Anyone with information should call 516-573-7347, or call 911.
Sharpen those skates: The outdoor rinks will open on Nov. 28 in two parks in the Town of Oyster Bay.
POBJFK High School's girls' volleyball team is headed to the NYS Championship this weekend.
"Share the story." The Museum of American Armor's Armor Experience allows participants to travel on half-tracks back to France, 1944.
"The logo is his signature in writing."
