Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS East Graduate Creates Short Film For Stony Brook Festival
"Mimesis" dives into the life of a struggling alcoholic actor who unexpectedly finds solace in an audition for a therapist role.
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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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Man Uses Counterfeit Money At Shirley Business: Police
The man tried to use a fake $100 bill at Walgreens but ran away before the transaction could be completed, police say.
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Northport, NY|News|
Northport Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Phantom, Mickey, Frankie, Starry
All four kittens are 6 months old. Phantom and Mickey are one pair, while Frankie and Starry are the second.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: 3 Arrested After Selling Cocaine
Men were selling cocaine in the Huntington, East Northport and Commack areas, police say.
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Farmingdale|News|
KGI Design Group Of Farmingdale Celebrates 30 Years
Founder Kim Poulos Lieberz upgraded from a home office to a spacious creative agency on Main Street, Farmingdale.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Glenn's Donuts Opens In Selden
Glenn Alessi, one of the founders of Glenn Wayne Bakery, opened Monday and sold out, according to the shop.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Hope And Grace: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Hope and Grace, just over 1 year old, have really blossomed and can be adopted separately. "We just want them to have good forever home."
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Northport Police Blotter: Drunken Driver Crossed Double-Yellow Line
ALSO: "Reckless" motorcyclist wanted for questioning; a deer stuck in a fence was euthanized; and woman loses wallet, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Woman Seriously Injured When Car Overturns In Suffolk
Her car struck a guardrail before flipping over, police say.
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Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Man Crashes Into Police Car In Dix Hills, Faces DWI Charge: SCPD
The officer suffered minor injuries after the man rear-ended his vehicle, police say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
LI Cares Launches Matching Donation Campaign For July
The board of directors will match donations up to $100K during a "challenging time" for Long Island families.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Harborfields HS Class Of 2024 Graduation Photos: Check Out Slideshow
The seniors of Harborfields HS marched onto the football field for the last time to kick off the school’s 65th commencement ceremony.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Elwood HS Raises $3K For Tunnel To Towers Foundation With Color Run
The foundation helps the widowed families of first responders along with those who have been injured in the line of duty.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS East Seniors Win Virtual Enterprise Scholarships
The Shah Family Foundation established a scholarship to assist deserving virtual enterprise students who plan to attend college.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Child Found Unresponsive In Nesconset Pool In Critical Condition: SCPD
Several neighbors found the boy, 9, and removed him from the pool, police say.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Human Remains Found; Man Fatally Strangled: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: A man was found guilty of killing a young mother; fatal DWI crash; and squatters found with pit bulls, authorities say.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Man Hid Human Remains Found On Long Island: Police
The human remains were found along a highway on Thursday, police say. A man faces tampering and concealment of human corpse charges.
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Northport, NY|News|
2 Rescued From Sinking Boat In Northport
Officers found a 1997 Bayliner Trophy boat’s cabin and stern partially submerged in water after a distress call came in.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown HS East Holds Graduation Ceremony: Photos
"We’re not in the same boat. We’re weathering different storms. But, we’re in the same sea, and we sail together," the honor speaker said.
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Northport, NY|News|
Maggie's Mission Holds Centerport Gala For Pediatric Cancer Research
"I know Maggie was there in spirit and dancing with us," Donna Schmidt said of her daughter, who she started the foundation for.
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