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.
The driver crashed into a guardrail, causing several hundred feet of guardrail and two street lamps to come down, police say.
Doctor Who and Dorian Gray, around 3 months old, warm up quickly. "Guaranteed they will make every day a Valentine’s Day for you!"
ALSO: A person was scammed out of money by a hacker who remotely broke their iPad, police say.
ALSO: A man stole from a Walmart he had previously been banned from entering, police say.
The money will help childhood cancer patients. During the event, 103.1 The Wolf aired heartfelt stories from St. Jude patients and families.
The event featured top-performing students from two teachers' algebra classes who showcased their skills in a three-round challenge.
ALSO: Someone was asked to stop using a snowblower at 12:30 a.m. one morning; woman gets unsealed letter from Social Security, police say.
ALSO: Two men caught drag racing; illegal gambling machines seized; man had possession of crack cocaine; and more, authorities say.
A dead snake and possums, as well as nine cats and 11 possums, were found in a home with overcrowded conditions, officials say.
The man was stopped while driving at a high speed and changing lanes without turn signaling on the Long Island Expressway, police say.
A man and woman stole clothes from Dick's Sporting Goods and are wanted for grand larceny, police say.
Each class read a biography of Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall. They worked together to create a mural.
ALSO: Man accused of trafficking enough fentanyl to kill 2.5 million people; and driver sentenced in fatal wrong-way crash, authorities say.
A winter storm warning is in effect for Saturday night into Sunday morning. Here are some safety tips for Town of Smithtown residents.
Traffic was backed up following a Friday afternoon crash. The lane has since reopened.
A trio stole several pairs of Versace sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, located in the Smith Haven Mall, police say.
"Families having a tough time making ends meet will now get the money back they would be spending on school meals," an LI Cares VP said.
Each year, Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes 23,000 youth. More than 300 student-athletes gathered to undergo comprehensive cardiac screening.
The app, born after a man's 3-year-old daughter went missing, connects neighbors by proximity who want to help one another.
Two left lanes have reopened following a crash on Thursday morning, according to 511 NY.
