Smithtown, NY|News|
Garden Built At Smithtown's Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
The vegetables grown in the garden will be donated to the local food pantry. Students learned how to nurture and grow seeds.
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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Huntington, NY|News|
Man Pulled From West Hills Pool Dies: Police
The man was found unresponsive in the pool on May 19, police say. He was pronounced dead, police stated in an update Wednesday.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Marines Drop In On South Huntington School
A commanding officer said the Marine Corps is always looking for the "best and brightest" to join.
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Northport, NY|News|
2 Sold Alcohol Or Vape Products To Minors In East Northport: Police
Twenty-six businesses in the Town of Huntington area were checked, and two were found in violation, police say.
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Farmingdale|News|
Man Charged In Fatal South Farmingdale Crash: Police
The hit-and-run killed a man in January, police say. Police say they've caught the driver.
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Huntington, NY|News|
'Duck Defenders' Catch Invasive Ducks At Huntington Pond, Other Areas
The ducks had been "wreaking havoc" on smaller ducks before the rescue. A woman is now fostering the ducks until a permanent home is found.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Station Man Stole Purse From Bar: Police
The man was arrested last week after he stole a purse from a night club in June 2023, police say.
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Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: 2 Men Arrested After CVS Theft
ALSO: An officer saved an injured cat, officers helped boaters in distress, a Porsche wound up on a dock, and an email scam was reported.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Woman Critically Injured In Coram Crash
A woman was making a left turn when another vehicle collided with hers, police say.
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Farmingdale|News|
Pizza Cucina Opens In Farmingdale, 'The Perfect Town'
Farmingdale residents have been "wonderful," said Darlene Giambalvo, who owns the restaurant with her son, Michael.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Man Dies In 1-Car Stony Brook Crash, Another Man Critically Injured
A GMC struck a tree and overturned, killing a man inside the car and injuring another also inside the vehicle, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Inaugural Freebird Festival Coming To Smithtown
The festival will feature 200 eclectic vendors, live music, food trucks, a mechanical bull, yoga, face and body painting, tarot and more.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Ellie, Emma And Elvis: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
"These three babies will bring so much joy to your lives if you give them the opportunity." Would you like to adopt one?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
'She Will Win Your Heart': Dusk Is Northport Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Dusk, a 2-year-old female, was tossed out of her home when her owner died. She was attacked by a feral cat and injured. Want to adopt her?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
Man Robs Dunkin' Donuts At Gunpoint In East Meadow: Police
The employee complied, and the man ran off with the cash, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge Hosts Patriotic, Interactive Memorial Day Assembly
Hauppauge honored the country and community’s heroes while providing students with special insights and experiences.
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Farmingdale|News|
Pyoor Skin Holds Farmingdale Grand Opening
Pyoor Skin offers skin tightening, rejuvenation, texture and elasticity treatments.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Elwood’s Knights Kare Feeds Local Families
Elwood’s Knights Kare food pantry teamed up with Elwood-John H. Glenn HS's student-athletes and community members to help the hungry.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Harborfields Band Experiences The Jazz Loft In Stony Brook
Students were given a tour of the loft, got to see Duke Ellington-related items, and perform in front of family and friends.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
ALS Ride For Life Stops By Smithtown HS West: Photos
"There is a cure, we just haven’t found it yet," a member of the ALS Ride for Life organization and a Smithtown HS West alumnus said.
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