Long Beach, NY|News|
Man Sentenced For Long Beach DWI Crash That Cost Man His Leg: DA
A retiree and expecting grandfather lost his leg and was comatose because the intoxicated driver crashed into him, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
- Farmingdale, NY
Michael is an editor at Long Island Patch who covers Farmingdale, Huntington, Northport, Smithtown and more. He's lived in Farmingdale his whole life. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism at Stony Brook University and master's from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
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Northport, NY|News|
'Sweetheart' Bo: Northport Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Bo, a 2-year-old male cat, loves to be pet. Would you like to help give him his "happily ever after"?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Cold Stone Creamery Sued By LI Woman Over Lack Of Pistachios: Reports
The lawsuit claims certain flavors "do not contain their represented ingredients," according to reports.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Baldwin Plumbing Store Burglarized; $8K Stolen: Police
The burglar(s) also stole multiple credit cards and two desktop computer towers, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Kings Park, NY|News|
Kings Park Elementary School Principal Spray-Painted For Charity
Children got to "Paint the Principal" as a reward for raising a record $6,429 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Earns 3 Suffolk BOCES Model School Awards
For each award, Western Suffolk BOCES will provide $1,000 to be used for the school and/or classroom.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Elwood HS Junior Named Veterinary Science Champ
"This is such an awesome achievement for an amazing young lady..." her teacher said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown's Mt. Pleasant Elementary Students Perform 'BUGZ'
Students learned life cycles of various insects and then performed a musical. Check out some photos.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Very Bright And Kind': Walt Whitman HS Graduation Shoutout
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Melville.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Alleged MS-13 Member Convicted Of Murder; Fatal DWIs: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Accused Gilgo killer had "violent" porn collection; man who shot Suffolk police officer pleads guilty; authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Postal Employee Stole Checks Taken From Mail Stream: Suffolk DA
The man deposited more than $6K in stolen checks from the mail stream into his bank account while working as a mail handler, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI's Sloth Encounters Owner Warned Of Federal Law Violations: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it has evidence Sloth Encounters violated two laws in January.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Man Pleads Guilty To LI Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Passenger: DA
The man's BAC was twice the legal limit in connection with the fatal, wrong-way head-on crash, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
NYS Lawmakers Approve Charter Bus Seat Belt Use
The law was approved following the Farmingdale High School marching band bus crash tragedy. Gov. Kathy Hochul has the final say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Charlotte's Of Farmingdale To Display Vintage Comic Posters
Large posters are for viewing only, but the sale of smaller posters will benefit Olivia Hope Foundation, which fights childhood cancer.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Alleged MS-13 Member Convicted Of Murder In 2021 Freeport Shooting: DA
The teenager, fatally shot in the head, was a perceived enemy of MS-13 because of previous social media posts, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Walt Whitman HS Bleachers, Press Box Reconstruction Almost Finished
The reconstruction is set to be finished in time for graduation. There will be a concession stand and extra viewing space.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Garden Prepares For 4th Annual Vegetables And Herbs Harvest
The harvest will be used to provide vegetables to food-insecure people. Each donation will come with recipes on how to use the vegetables.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
'Captivating' Cadbury The Rabbit: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The shelter wants to find Cadbury a home where he will be "idolized as a cherished member of one lucky family."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Fountaingate Gardens Of Commack Hosts Health And Fitness Fair
The fair featured fun, fitness and informative activities to promote wellness and longevity for National Senior Health and Fitness Day.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
