Northport, NY|News|
Melange And Amber: Northport Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Melange is loving and affectionate, while Amber can be shy at first. The two are 6-month-old bonded sisters.
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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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Police Blotter: Car Parts Stolen From Dealership
More than $10K worth of parts were stolen from King O'Rourke Buick GMC across two thefts, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Man Steals $1.3K Worth Of Perfume
ALSO: Person steals packages from home's porch; and hammers stolen from The Home Depot, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Deal Running At Vico Of Farmingdale
The deal includes select artisan pizzas inspired directly by Italian cuisine on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Here are all the doughy details.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Possible Giunta's Shoplifting Bid Thwarted
ALSO: Man ticketed in connection with driving with a suspended license; and electronic benefits transfer fraud reported, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Man Injures 2 Officers In Nassau Assault: Police
The officers were taking him to a warming center when he became combative, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Massage Parlor Raided: 2 Women Arrested, Police Say
Both women were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Student Wins Art Award: 'Reading Is Good For Your brain'
The Great Hollow MS student is one of 12 state winners in a contest that asked "Why is reading important to your health and wellness?"
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Arrest In Fatal Crash; MS-13 Members Plead Guilty: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Man pleads guilty to dismembering woman and hiding her remains; and man admits to sexually abusing his granddaughter, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Town To Reopen Warming Centers Amid 'Arctic Temperatures'
Several warming centers, including libraries, will be used throughout the town next Tuesday through Friday.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
2 Sold Nicotine Products To Underage Person In Suffolk: Police
Flavored vape products were seized from the two stores that failed the check, police say. Ten businesses were checked overall, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Woman Uses Counterfeit Money At Lake Grove Store: Police
The woman used counterfeit bills to buy $560 worth of items at Dick's Sporting Goods, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
LI Teen Who Crafted 'Island of Misfit Toys' Donates $16K To Charity
"I was blown away, I had no idea [the check] was going to be that large," said Matt Campo, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Centereach Crash
A driver who crossed over into oncoming traffic died in a three-vehicle collision, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Barnes & Noble Sets Huntington Station Grand Opening Date
Tessa Bailey, a New York Times bestselling author, is set to cut the ceremonial ribbon. "We can’t wait to see you there!" the store wrote.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge Ice Rink's Goal Is Giving Back To The Community
The business donates its ice hockey rink to organized first responder squads, children's teams, and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Patchogue Attorney Accused Of Stealing $70K From Clients Indicted: DA
The attorney was accused of spending money meant to be held in his escrow account on personal funds instead, DA Tierney said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown’s Paul T. Given Park Receives $1.5 Million Award
The funding will support upgrades including ADA-accessible pathways and ramps; a viewing deck; rain gardens and green drainage; and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Farmingdale's John's Crazy Socks Becomes Pro Bowlers Tour Sponsor
The official PBA sock is a high-performance athletic sock. "Bowling is for everyone, and so are our socks," John Cronin said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Twisted Cow Of East Northport Wins Best Distillery On LI: Bethpage
Owner John Pawluk isn't interested in comparing Twisted Cow to other distilleries. "I'm trying to do things that, I feel, are unique."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
