Five Towns, NY|News|
Man Breaks Into Inwood Home: Police
An officer tased the man, who was running away after the break-in, police 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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Smithtown, NY|News|
Dunkin' And Baskin-Robbins Reopening In Smithtown With 'Next-Gen' Shop
Guests can claim a free coffee and donut on Thursday. The redesign features an innovative tap system, and soon, ordering kiosks.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Northport-East Northport This Fall
Check out some pumpkin patches in or near Northport-East Northport to pick pumpkins this fall.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Commack This Fall
Check out some pumpkin patches in or near Commack to pick pumpkins this fall.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS West Teacher Honored For Creating Safe Space Environment
A student whose father was serving overseas said Dennis Wickes Jr. was "more like another father figure, more than just a teacher."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Patchogue Concert To Benefit Preservation Of St. James Farm
Proceeds will benefit Thatch Meadow Farm. Here are more details on the concert.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown School Fights Cancer By Collecting Change
Accompsett Elementary School students raised $1,538.43 for the nonprofit Solving Kids’ Cancer.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
East Northport Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing Toddler: DA
The man sent three videos containing child pornography to others, at least once in exchange for money, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington 'Goes Pink' For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The "resounding success" of an event drew more than 60 vendors as people celebrated breast cancer survivors and shared resources.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
'Best Friends' Kathy And May: Northport Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Kathy and May, between 1 and 2 years old, met in foster care after May lost all her kittens and became depressed.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
'Low-Key' Vance And Vaughn: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Vance and Vaughn, approximately 3-and-a-half months old, are timid but "will be so appreciative of having a warm, dry place to live."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
LI Stakeholders Demand More Pediatric Cancer Research Funding
Advocates calling for more federal funding of childhood cancer research say children are receiving chemo treatments designed for adults.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Police Blotter: Car Stolen, Credit Cards Left Inside It Used
ALSO: The drawer of a cash register was stolen from a business, police say.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Station Man Sentenced For Fatal Drunken Crash: DA
The man's passenger died in a head-on collision after a BAC test came back twice the legal limit, the DA says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Man Possessed Crack Cocaine
ALSO: Prospective car buyer loses $19K after online scam; $17K Rolex watch stolen; and U-Haul truck stolen; police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Woman Scammed Over Facebook Marketplace
ALSO: The woman was looking to rent an apartment and sent a deposit and "background check" payments before realizing the scam, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Adventureland's Helping Hands Foundation Raises $450K At VIP Night
The charity made a $50K donation to Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism and presented 13 $5K scholarships to high school seniors.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Man With Gun Breaks Into Commack Home: Police
The man had a gun and zip ties and struck a resident in the head, police say.
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Huntington, NY|News|
'Amazing Teacher': South Huntington Teacher Spotlight
Mrs. Zisel "helps all the kids and makes them laugh," a parent wrote. "She’s always available to the parents, too."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
St. James Student And His Dog Win 3rd In International Championship
Charlie and his dog, Gilly, earned third place of all junior handlers in the International Dog Sports Dock Diving Championship in Maryland.
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