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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Enjoy the race and then attend the party set in the courtyard of the historic Vanderbilt estate. Here's what you should know.
The nail salon was unoccupied, though extensive damage was done to the building, police say.
Other events include a 60s tribute band; Breast Cancer Prevention; K9 fire safety; Suffolk Crime Laboratory behind the scenes, and more.
A school monitor performed the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a piece of cheese, saving a boy's life. "I’m so thrilled to be able to help."
The man, the grandson of the late John Gotti, pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining disaster relief loans, the U.S. DOJ says.
Flood's counsel says he is "confident" the matter will be resolved. Flood is running for NYS Assembly District 4.
Amy Furchert "cares so much about every student she works with," her colleague said.
The women used the stolen card at Saks Fifth Avenue, police say.
Bronco, a 4-year-old male bully mix, was "cruelly abandoned at a local park," according to the shelter.
The probation officer was accused of giving a probationer money, gifts, co-signing a car loan and falsifying records, the DA says.
The basketball court was dedicated to John Kennedy, who coached the '95 championship team in the Eaton's Neck Recreational League.
Nicole Biscari's "dedication, knowledge, teaching ability and love of children has been recognized by hundreds of parents."
The charity raffle will feature baskets and gift cards to multiple shops and restaurants in the area and run for several weeks of October.
Commack Day features vendors offering games, live music, food and drinks and more.
The game is held in memory of St. James Elementary School teacher Sara Long Hart, who died of breast cancer.
The administrators of the beloved band teacher's estate sued the bus company, driver and a tire manufacturer over alleged negligence.
Less than 1 percent of United States high school seniors are named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Smithtown has nine.
Pavement resurfacing is scheduled for a stretch of an L.I.E. service road and State Route 231. Here's what drivers should know.
The driver involved in the crash faces manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter charges, police say.
