Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Man Steals Car, iPhone, Money
ALSO: Multiple checks forged and cashed; and thousands of dollars worth of allergy medications stolen from store, police say.
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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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Police Blotter: Man Steals 2 Pocketbooks At Bar
The pocketbooks both contained credit cards, police say. A cellphone was also stolen, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Long Island Design Firm Wins International Charity Competition
The company won Canstruction, where structures are built entirely out of canned goods. The cans are then sent to food banks.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Officers Save Man's Life With CPR, Defibrillator
ALSO: Man drove while on drugs; engine stolen off boat; dog falls ill after walk in the park; washing machine dumped illegally, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Man Fatally Shot By Girlfriend; Pedestrian Injured In Hit-And-Run: LI Weekend Crime Roundup
ALSO: Man who fell asleep in vehicle faces DWI charge; pizzeria broken into; and woman faces DWI charge following crash, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Brush Fire Spreads To South Farmingdale Home
Officials believe the fire may have been caused by fireworks.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Melville Hit-And-Run: Police
The man was looking at a disabled vehicle while standing on the shoulder of a road when he was struck, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Man Drove Drunk With His Child, Grandchild In Car In Lake Grove: Police
The man's child and grandchild, ages 2 and 3, were in the vehicle, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Woman Fatally Shoots Boyfriend In Coram: Police
BREAKING: The woman shot her boyfriend after a physical confrontation and faces a murder charge, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
MS-13 Leader Sentenced For Murders; Man Sentenced After Raping Stepdaughter: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Man accused of using BMW as "deadly weapon" faces murder charge; multi-million Medicare fraud schemes; and more, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Free Farmers Market For Seniors Coming To Hauppauge, Hosted By Long Island Cares And PSEG Long Island
People ages 65 and older can pick up free food at the farmers market and secure resources from PSEG Long Island.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Resident Honored By NYS Economic Development Council
The Suffolk IDA head was recognized for her longstanding commitment to economic development, mentorship, and public service.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown's St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital Celebrates 10 Years Of Offering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helped an Army veteran and volunteer firefighter suffering from side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
'Magnificent Maya': Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Maya, a 4-year-old female domestic short-hair, may seem shy at first but carries an "affectionate and playful personality."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Man Steals 80 Stuffed Animals From Hauppauge Store: Police
The stuffed animals were swiped from T.J. Maxx, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Northport-East Northport July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the Northport-East Northport area.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Farmingdale July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Farmingdale.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown High School West Celebrates Class Of 2025
Principal William Holl told students they have the power to make a difference. "Be the person who lifts others up."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Schoolhouse Play & Cafe Opens In Farmingdale, Bringing 'Fun, Educational' Classes
The new schoolhouse shares a courtyard with two of her family's shops. The owner says it has been "really magical and inspiring."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Overnight Closures Coming To Route 110 In Town Of Huntington
A pavement resurfacing project is expected to take around three weeks. Here is what drivers should know about the closures.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
