Farmingdale|News|
Uber Driver Threatens Woman With Gun: LI Weekend News Roundup
ALSO: Two bicycles worth approximately $1,700 stolen from home, 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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Hicksville, NY|News|
Sarah Grace Foundation Of Hicksville Kicks Off Holiday Extravaganza Raffle
People can enter the raffle for a chance to win several prizes. The foundation is also planning a toy drive and Halloween goodie bags.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Elementary School Hosts Pretzels With The Principal Event
"It’s a great chance to meet the kids and the families here so the first day of school isn’t as nerve-racking," George Gagliardi said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Gang Members Face Attempted Murder Charges; Man Convicted Of 2023 Murder: LI News Roundup
ALSO: MS-13 member sentenced in gang assault of teenager; man accused of trying to kidnap boy at mosque; and more, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
2 Motor Vehicle Collisions Reported In Huntington
A landscaping truck overturned following a collision, and two cars collided, in two separate crashes, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Beach Community Association Closed To Bathing
Swimming in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness and other infections, health officials warn.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Kings Park, NY|News|
Kings Park Hometown Hero Memorialized At Ballpark
Chris Revere fought cancers tied to his selfless service during the rescue, recovery, and cleanup efforts at Ground Zero.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Pet Supply Drive To Benefit Town Of Huntington Animal Shelters
Donations will ensure animals receive care while they await forever homes in no-kill zone shelters.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Sentenced In Absentia For Fleeing Crash That Caused Pedestrian Serious Brain Injury: DA
The man, who was let out on bail, fled from Suffolk to El Salvador in what DA Raymond Tierney called a "tragic example" of bail reform.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Hurricane Erin: How Long Island Officials Are Preparing
The executives urged caution and preparedness. "You never know if [Erin] could take a turn this way at the end of its path," Blakeman said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Burger Haven Returns To Huntington Under New Ownership, Paying 'Homage' To Original
"We want to stay true to the original Burger Haven," said owner Paul Hansen. The original menu items of the first Burger Haven are back.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
Man Tried To Kidnap Child At Mosque In Bay Shore: Police
A man led a 4-year-old boy away from a prayer service and into a basement kitchen, where he barricaded the door, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Suffolk Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Busted: DA
Since the four men were arrested in October, catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk have dropped by more than 90 percent, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
'Bright Soul' FloJo: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week
FloJo, a 5-and-a-half-year-old female white and tan terrier mix, spent days on the run before she was brought to safety.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Inaugural Long Island Pizza Festival Coming To Halesite
The event is "a celebration of Long Island Pizza!" It will include pizza, a competition, adult beverages, live music, bocce and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Indicted In LI Wrong-Way Pile-Up Crash That Severely Injured Elderly Couple: DA
The man was driving while impaired by a drug when he entered into the opposite lane of travel, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
MS-13 Member Convicted In LI Psychiatric Center Assault Faces 52 Years In Prison: DA
The gang member, who is in the country illegally, kidnapped and brutally beat a teenager and had been planning on burying him, the DA said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
LI's Maroni Cuisine Named Among 12 Best Italian Restaurants In Country: App
The rankings are based on more than 70 million ratings on Beli. The restaurant was the only one on Long Island to crack the list.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Harborfields HS Named To U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools List
The rankings rate high schools on state exam performance, graduation rates, college readiness, and success in Advanced Placement courses.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Cold Spring Harbor HS Named To U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools List
The rankings rate high schools on state exam performance, graduation rates, college readiness, and success in Advanced Placement courses.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
