Farmingdale|News|
Farmingdale 2025-26 School Budget Passes
The Farmingdale School District budget has passed this year.
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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Huntington, NY|News|
Cold Spring Harbor 2025-26 School Budget Passes Easily
The Cold Spring Harbor School District budget has passed this year.
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Farmingdale|News|
Gino's Of Farmingdale Launches Pasta Project
People can customize their own pasta bowls. The store also introduced gelato imported from Italy, bomboloni, coffee, beer and more.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS East Student Wins Badminton Title
Nicole Clemans is the district's first county champion in badminton.
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Huntington, NY|News|
South Huntington School To Hold Proper Disposal Of American Flags
People with worn or tattered American flags can drop them off this week for a proper disposal.
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Huntington, NY|News|
'Approachable' Oreo: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Oreo, a 10-year-old male, is the "perfect companion cat." He was brought into shelter when his old owner died. Would you like to meet him?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Elwood School Budget Preview For 2025-26: Proposed Tax Levy Pierce
The school district's proposed tax levy is above its allowable limit, and the budget will need a 60 percent supermajority from voters.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
'Inseparable' Chloe And Bowie: Northport Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Chloe and Bowie, 1-year-old best friends, are each other's best friends in the "whole world" and must be adopted together.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Bellagio Pizza Moves To New East Farmingdale Location
Bellagio Pizzeria Restaurant & Catering replaced another pizzeria that recently closed.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Police Blotter: Man Sold Cocaine 3 Times
ALSO: A man was accused of stealing credit cards and then using them to purchase gift cards, police say.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Woman Accused Of Attacking 2 Officers
ALSO: Scammer steals woman's identity and transfers money from her account; tools stolen from car; and more, police say.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Man Shouted 'Terroristic Threats' And Obscenities At LI Children: NCPD
The man was shouting at children on elementary school grounds during their sporting events, police say.
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Farmingdale|News|
Loaded Gun Thrown From Vehicle: LI Weekend Crime Roundup
ALSO: Man charged with two DWIs in one day; and shoplifter taken into custody by ICE, authorities say.
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Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
LI School Lacrosse Player Assaulted, Hazed At Practice: Court Docs
The student, 13, was assaulted with lacrosse balls, shoved, and put in a chokehold, his family's attorney states in a notice of claim.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Man Reports $6.9K In Fraudulent Charges
ALSO: Woman reports scam attempt where caller used AI to sound like her daughter; graffiti reported in park; and more, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
2 Men Steal $2K Worth Of Baseball Bats From Melville Store: Police
The men are wanted for stealing six bats from Dick's Sporting Goods, police say. Have you seen them?
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Woman To Celebrate 100th Birthday; Smithtown Schools Honor Her
Hela Ressa is set to turn 100 in June. "You have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many," the Smithtown superintendent told her.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Harborfields Students Write Their Way To A Win
Six talented Harborfields students were winners in the Town of Huntington’s 26th Annual Youth Writes contest.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Fatal Stabbing; Father Convicted Of Sexual Abuse: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Second person charged in fatal shooting outside hotel; ex-Suffolk custodian faces sexual abuse charges; and more, authorities say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Prior Violent Felon Found Guilty Of Shooting Into Occupied LI Home: DA
He shot into a house he believed belonged to a woman he argued with, but the home was instead occupied by an elderly couple, the DA said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
