Smithtown, NY|News|
'Amazing' Wilson: Smithtown Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Wilson, around 7 years old, "has a magical way of making everyone feel special." Would you like to meet him?
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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Northport, NY|News|
The Chloe Belle Foundation Collecting Toys For Child Cancer Patients
Toys can be purchased off an Amazon list. Gifts offer children fighting cancer a "moment of happiness," the foundation's president said.
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Patchogue, NY|News|
2 Men Burglarized Suffolk Businesses, Targeting ATMs: DA
The men stole two ATMs and removed money from a third ATM, officials say.
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Farmingdale|News|
Military Women Can Get Free Wedding Gowns In Farmingdale
Princess Bridals is joining an effort to honor military women and first responders. "This is a time to be grateful," an organizer said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
$45K Raised For Greg Sill Foundation At Smithtown Golf Outing
The foundation, created in memory of the late teacher, offers scholarships to students. There was lunch, a golf outing, dinner and raffles.
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Farmingdale|News|
Farmingdale HS Student Wins LI Music Hall Of Fame Scholarship
Ryan Loughlin said he hopes to work in the music industry and produce for many different artists. He plans to attend Purchase College.
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Patchogue, NY|News|
LI Bloods Leader Sentenced To Life In Prison For Racketeering: DOJ
The leader "tormented Long Island" by ordering shootings, armed home invasions, a robbery, dealing drugs and more, federal officials said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Hosts 2024 Little League Championship Tournament
Supervisor Wehrheim called the tournament a "tremendous occasion" for the town. The opening ceremony featured music, fun and live streaming.
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Kings Park, NY|News|
Kings Park HS Student Wins LI Music Hall Of Fame Scholarship
Giuliana Gallone plans to audition for Broadway after graduating from Berklee College of Music.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
'Always Engaging With Students': Smithtown Teacher Spotlight
Brianna Distafano "loves her students more than anything," a parent of one of her students wrote.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Man, 2 Women Steal From Victoria's Secret In Lake Grove: Police
The trio stole nearly $2K worth of merchandise, police say.
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Northport, NY|News|
Pignoli And Biscotti: Northport Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Pignoli and Biscotti, 8-month-old bonded brothers, were thrown out of their homes as young kittens to fend for themselves, a volunteer said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
'She Offers Unconditional Support': Smithtown Teacher Spotlight
"There are not many teachers like Mrs. Yak who dedicate themselves to the betterment of human beings," two of her students wrote.
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Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares To Hold 'Harry Chapin Day Of Service' With Raffle, Merch
Harry Chapin's son Jason said he is "extremely grateful" for what Long Island Cares does to honor his father's legacy.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Holy Buds Cannabis To Deliver Out Of East Farmingdale Warehouse
The business aims to blend entertainment and cannabis knowhow to offer the "biggest and best experiences the industry has ever seen" on LI.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Man Thwarts Identity Theft, Larceny Attempt
ALSO: Woman's bag stolen from car; man got vehicle stuck in sand; and youths kick lobster pot into water, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Gureet And Govey: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Gureet, female, and Govey, male, are siblings around 2 months old. "Gureet and Govey eat hard, play hard and sleep hard."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
2 Men Used Stolen Credit Cards At Commack Stores: Police
The credit cards were reported stolen from a 2023 Hyundai parked in Smithtown, police say.
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Commack, NY|News|
Commack HS Student Wins LI Music Hall Of Fame Scholarship
Dara Gordon said she is "ecstatic to begin studying musical theater in the fall at Shenandoah Conservatory."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale|News|
Person Stabbed At Adventureland Critically Injured; Man Arrested: SCPD
The two men were acquaintances, police say. A child was present at the time of the stabbing, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
