Huntington, NY|News|
Cold Spring Harbor HS Cracks U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings
See how Cold Spring Harbor ranked among Long Island public high schools.
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 Cracks U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings
See how Hauppauge ranked among Long Island public high schools.
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Commack, NY|News|
Harborfields HS Reaches U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings
See how Harborfields ranked among Long Island public high schools.
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Commack, NY|News|
Commack HS Reaches U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings
See how Commack ranked among Long Island public high schools.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
2 Smithtown High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings
See how the two Smithtown School District buildings ranked among Long Island public high schools.
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Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
2 Dix Hills High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings
See how the two Half Hollow Hills School District buildings ranked among Long Island public high schools.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Star Student: Alyssa Excels In Art In Syosset
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Syosset.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Made in Huntington Film & TV Festival' Planned In Township
The town is hoping to lure Hollywood to Huntington with a four-day festival, featuring food, music, screenings and interviews.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
'Affectionate' Luna And Leo: Northport Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Luna and Leo, bonded 6-month-old siblings, need some love and consistency to thrive. Want to meet them?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Students Visit Citi Field, Home Of NY Mets
College sports management classes toured all five levels of the stadium, from underground tunnels to the press box and the field itself.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Walt Whitman HS Alumna Jazzy Collins Wins 1st Emmy Award
The class of 2010 graduate won the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program Casting for her work on "The Traitors."
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Commack, NY|News|
Commack Middle School Appoints New Assistant Principal
"Her energy, enthusiasm and experience separated her from more than 200 applicants for the position."
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Man Assaults Nurse At Oceanside Hospital: Police
The man struck a registered nurse multiple times in the abdomen, causing him substantial pain, police say.
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Huntington, NY|News|
'Very Friendly' Hope And Grace: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Hope and Grace, each nearly 1 year old, are outgoing and affectionate "fighters" who were born outside in a very busy neighborhood.
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Northport, NY|News|
Northport PD Blotter: Memorial Plaque Missing; Deer Dies In Crash
ALSO: A petty theft was reported at CVS; police helped corral a loose dog; and a moving truck driver was issued a summons, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Bicyclist Injured In Huntington Station Crash
The bicyclist suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, police say.
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Hauppauge, NY|News|
Earth Day Spring Clothing Swap Held By Hauppauge's Austin Williams
The advertising agency built a "thrift store" in its office building to decrease textile waste and raise awareness of sustainable practices.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
LI Vietnam Veterans To Receive 50th Anniversary Medal In Farmingdale
The service members' families will watch, which "means a lot to these guys," said the president of the LI Air and Space Forces Association.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Head Of The Harbor Race Raises $40K For Ronald McDonald House
The first Ronald McDonald House in Suffolk County is set to break ground this month.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown's Tackan Elementary Students Learn Fitness Skills: Photos
"Learnin' the Ropes" worked with all classes, showing students jump rope skills, combos, and other fun ways to use a jump rope.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
