Farmingdale|News|
Man In Stolen Car Flees Officers: LI Weekend Crime Roundup
ALSO: Man stole thousands of dollars worth of sunglasses; and massage parlor raided, authorities 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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Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
2 LI Boys Win International Award For Free Library They Founded
"We love books and believe reading should be for everyone," said Ethan, 13, who was recognized with his brother, Jackson, 11.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
South Huntington Buries Time Capsule For 100th Anniversary
The capsule is set to be opened 50 years from now. Contents include money, photos, newspapers, yearbooks, 2000s technology, and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Long Islanders With Disabilities Perform 'Oliver!' In Northport
People’s Arc of Suffolk hosted its first-ever Spring Showcase, featuring Long Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Man Shot; LI Man Charged In NYC Subway Track Push: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: LI company manager accused of stealing $1.6M; officer injured while arresting woman in connection with dine and dash, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
'Shipwrecked And Smashed' Pirate Bar Crawl Coming To Farmingdale
The event is slated for Saturday, May 31. Here's how to grab a ticket. Proceeds benefit the St. Kilian’s Food Pantry.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Melville Company Manager Accused Of Stealing $1.6M From Accounts: DOJ
The stolen funds were used for a wedding, luxury travel, and a restaurant that failed, the U.S. Department of Justice stated.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
EGC Group Wins LI Award For Campaign Ran In Jonathan Diller's Memory
The memorial fund raised over $70K for scholarships for students at St. Mary’s High School.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown High School Students Visit Mets And Yankees
Students got a behind-the-scenes tour of Citi Field, a Q&A with Yankees executives, and tickets to a Yankees game.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
New Marine And Environmental Science Research Lab Unveiled At LI HS
New equipment includes various coral farm systems, an upgraded 600-gallon coral reef tank, a molecular biology research station, and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Gap Factory Coming To Commack Shopping Center
Gap Factory offers an exclusive assortment of affordable, casual-chic clothing for men, women, children and babies.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Trader Joe's Plans To Open LI Distribution Center: Report
The site includes a warehouse, cold storage, freezer space and maintenance building, according to the report.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Dumpster Emptied Into Garbage Truck In Suffolk
Someone at a school saw a man in the back of the truck, police say. Officials believe the two men had been sleeping in the dumpster.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge HS Seniors Continue Artistic Passions In College
The students performed in band and musical ensembles and participated in theatre productions, dance, kickline and film production.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Man Steals $560 In Power Tools From Commack Home Depot: Police
The man is wanted for petty larceny, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Diner Industry On Long Island Is Dying': Owners On Changing Landscape
Merchants discussed why diners are closing, the evolution of the industry over the decades, shared advice — and pleaded for help.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Fundraiser To Celebrate Life Of Young Man Who Fought Cancer
Funds will benefit a new cancer charity that the Fischer family plans to launch in Aidan's memory. "This is our way to honor [Aidan]."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Bonsai For Beginners Workshop Coming To Farmingdale
The workshop will cover five styles of bonsai, as well as plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, potting, and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS West Students Win $2K Garden Grant
Rain gardens will be built at the school thanks to the Long Island Regional Planning Council grant.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Friends Of Oheka Announces Garden Party Fundraiser In Huntington
Tickets to the Oheka Castle party include hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, wine, dessert and entertainment.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
