Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Shreds Nearly 10 Tons Of Paper
"Protecting private information is crucial for safeguarding our identities," Smithtown Councilman Thomas McCarthy said.
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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Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge HS French Students Receive Awards For National Exam
Students took the National French Contest, also known as the Le Grand Concours exam.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Farmingdale Sweethearts Die In Crash; Fundraiser Made For Family
The couple met in Farmingdale High School and died in an out-of-state crash. A fundraiser was made to bring the woman home.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Commack Charity Raises $40K For Grieving Families At Casino Night
Luke's Purpose supports families who lose a child. The charity has more events planned and is already plotting next year's fundraiser.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Bubbly' 'B' Kittens: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Beau, Bentley, Benjamin and Brooks are around 8 weeks old. The rescue is hoping to see them adopted in pairs.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
'Playful' Phantom, Mickey And Blaze: Northport Pets Of The Week
The 6-month-old brothers are curious. Phantom and Mickey need to be adopted together, but Blaze can be adopted on his own. Any interest?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
East Northport Student Threatened Mass Harm At Middle School: Police
The 13-year-old girl was arrested after she made threats of mass harm to several students, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Man Robbed Of Car At Gunpoint After North Hills Crash: Police
The robbers rear-ended his car and demanded the keys as one of them held a gun to the driver, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Woman Breaks Home's Dresser, Steals Juice
She faces a burglary charge, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Kids Dress Up As Famous People For Biography Project: Photos
Students dressed as Albert Einstein, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Taylor Swift, Walt Disney, Kobe Bryant, Neil Armstrong and Milton Bradley.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Man Thwarts Phone Scam
The scammer tried to tell him his daughter was arrested after a car crash, police say. ALSO: An injured dog was found in the roadway.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Man Dies Of Injuries Following Dix Hills Hit-And-Run: Police
UPDATE: The man has died of his injuries after he was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Farmingdale State College To Hold Yearly Plant Sale
The sale will feature a wide selection of flowers, vegetables/herbs, perennials, houseplants, succulents, and tropical plants.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge Middle School Students Medal At PWGC Science Fair
Three Hauppauge Middle School science research students presented their research to a panel of judges at the 2024 PWGC Science Fair.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Elwood HS Again Named One Of Top High Schools In U.S.
Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
South Huntington Teacher Wins Suffolk Award
The educator was recognized as Adapted PE Teacher of the Year. She helped developed the school's ALTO phys-ed class.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Schools Visited By Suffolk Police, Aviation Unit
The department landed its "flying air ambulance" to teach students about medical emergencies involving trauma.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Couple Who Fatally Beat Boy, 5, Sentenced: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Fentanyl poisoning nearly kills infant; man pleads guilty to fatal crash; and truck driver indicted in fatal crash, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Overnight Closures Coming To LI Expressway In Town Of Huntington
Varied stretches of the expressway will be closed over the course of next week. Here's what motorists should know.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Garbage Truck Driver Indicted In Fatal Suffolk Crash: DA
The truck driver was speeding and crashed into multiple cars stopped at a red light, killing a 24-year-old man, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
