Commack, NY|News|
Man Steals Nearly $1.5K Worth Of Tools From Harbor Freight In Commack: Police
A man nabbed a generator, jump starter, and pocketknife, 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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Commack, NY|News|
Man Steals $1.1K Worth Of Tools From Harbor Freight In Commack: Police
The man swiped a generator and three drills, police say. He is wanted for grand larceny, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Sweet, Gentle' Babe: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Babe, a 1-year-old dark tiger, is the mother of last week's All-Star kittens. "Batter up - Babe is waiting to steal your heart!"
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Police Blotter: Man Steals Merchandise From Macy's
ALSO: Two Town of Smithtown residents reported scams that they fell victim to, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Man Stole Virgin Mary Statue From Church
The man also stole rosary beads and a laptop from the church, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Woman Uses Credit Card Stolen From Patchogue 7-Eleven: Police
The woman used the stolen credit card to make six purchases, totaling $701, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
LI Cares To Provide Thousands Of Meals Across LI, With Assist From Stop & Shop
The "Feed It Forward" campaign, where shoppers are asked to round up their bill, is running at every location through July 6.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Woman Thwarts Phone Scam
ALSO: Chickens found in middle of the road; officer saves rabbit tangled in lacrosse net; ring stuck on woman's finger; more, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
DWI Crash Kills Teenager, Injures 6; Fatal Hit-And-Run: LI Weekend Crime Roundup
ALSO: Safe containing cash stolen from apartment; man faces DWI charge in rollover crash; church vandalized; and more, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Pickleball Courts Open At Allen Park In Farmingdale
The new courts are for pickleball only, making room for tennis players on the existing courts.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Cereal Box Challenge Raises Food Donations At Tackan Elementary In Nesconset
The boxes were donated to local food pantries and shelters that serve families experiencing food insecurities.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Oldfield Middle School Holds 19th Annual All-Star Awards
Award recipients have typically made small strides, achieved personal goals or overcome hardships.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Man Charged With Raping 2 Boys; Couple Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Murder-for-hire plot foiled; body found in pool identified; man slain in front of his own child; and more, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Town Of Huntington Council, Superintendent Of Highways Primaries: Preview
Primaries will be held for two parties for the Huntington Town Council and one for the superintendent of highways position.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Town Of Smithtown Council Primary: Preview
See who is on the ballot for the Republican primary in the Town of Smithtown.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
3 Blenders Worth Over $900 Stolen From Centereach Store: Police
The man is wanted in connection with the Walmart theft, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS West Softball Player Makes District History
Erin McDaid became the district’s first overall Section XI Butch Dellecave Award recipient.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
LI's Fountaingate Gardens Residents Pack Care Kits For Active Military
Community members packed care kits filled with personal hygiene essentials, including mouthwash, floss, and more, for deployed military.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
The Hassles, Featuring Northport Resident, To Be Inducted Into LI Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame
The Hassles were a 1960s Long Island rock-soul group best known as Billy Joel's first major record label band.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
2025 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By Walt Whitman HS In South Huntington
Learn more about the top two students of Walt Whitman High School's 2025 graduating class and their accomplishments. Congratulations!
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
