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.
Aubrey Hutson, 10, a massive Swiftie who is battling cancer, saw her dream come true when she got to watch Taylor Swift from the floor.
Hauppauge High School’s turf field were a sea of pink as the school community raised approximately $50K in Courtney Tomkin's memory.
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The man stole the sunglasses from Sunglass Hut and is wanted for grand larceny, police say.
The man, who was cursing and screaming in the roadway, was "violent and combative" while resisting arrest, police say.
The state grant program ensures stations are safe, structurally sound, meet current building codes and regulations, and more.
Students and staff dressed head to toe in pink and donated spare change that goes directly to the American Cancer Society.
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Propositions include roof repairs, a new state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education Center, and the enhancement of artistic facilities.
The students and community members collected over 120 pounds of trash, including ingestible plastic pieces dangerous to marine life.
U.S. and state officials are calling for increased federal budgeting for childhood cancer research and legislation that could aid families.
Mariano Schwartz donated all tips to Eric LeVine's fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as he runs in his brother's memory.
The woman transferred funds to her personal accounts and used them for "various extravagant expenses," the DA says.
Strong Island, a roller derby team, and the Long Island Nets basketball team plan to partner with the food bank ahead of the holiday season.
Other events include a Foreigner and Journey tribute; sleep and dementia connection; funding a business; and more.
Students made bracelets, keychains and temporary tattoos, sold pink donuts, and held a school-wide cancer walk.
New York Bariatric Group specializes in treating morbid obesity through surgical and non-surgical procedures.
AJ Nuccio was born medically fragile. His family says winning the $25K prize would go toward getting him any services possible.
Sammy and Gorgs, 2 years old, will "warm your heart and offer a lifetime of cherished memories to share." Want to meet them?
A man with his three children in the car was driving when he and another driver collided, police say.
