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 "crown jewel" of the library, a Long Island historical collection, was shipped to Detroit to be restored after storm flood damage.
A man stole a Cartier watch from Tourneau, police say.
Backpacks and school supplies were delivered to Stony Brook Cancer Center and Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
Pat LaFontaine's charity, the Companions in Courage Foundation, creates interactive playrooms at children's hospitals.
Griffin, approximately 3-and-a-half months old, loves to play tag with other cats, as well as playing with wand toys.
Kerri Bedrick was set to make a court appearance Tuesday. Prosecutors say she drove while under the influence, causing her son's death.
Willow, Eclipse, Marcus, and Sasha are siblings born in the rescue together. "They are fearless, fun, silly and affectionate."
ALSO: A woman was scammed into sending photos of gift cards, police say.
ALSO: A catalytic converter was stolen off someone's Honda, police say.
ALSO: Firearms surrendered; sweater initially stolen but later paid for; and man found laying on sidewalk, police say.
The man tried to take his losses back after losing at billiards and then shot his opponent and another man who tried to help, the DA said.
Co-owner Xiomara Romain discussed what makes Caribbean-soul food "unique," saying the menu will "satisfy a lot of tastebuds."
ALSO: Santos pleads guilty; man admits to fatally shooting woman in her home; and man killed in DWI crash, authorities say.
People can learn about honey bees, have their children participate in events, taste fresh honey, and test their knowledge with trivia.
A boy was killed when his mother caused a wrong-way DWI crash, authorities say. The DA's Office says it is considering homicide charges.
A fundraiser was made. "The emotional toll is a very heavy burden for him," his siblings wrote on GoFundMe.
Students were presented with certificates of recognition and congratulated for their hard work.
Traffic signal maintenance needs to be done. Here is a list of closures scheduled for Thursday night into Friday morning.
Mike Kilano, a Paws of War veteran advocate, plans to kayak across the Long Island Sound from Connecticut to Port Jefferson.
Valente stole the money from three clients, including $400K from one who sold a home during a pending divorce proceeding, the DA says.
