Long Beach, NY|News|
Newman Takes Instructional Leadership Role In Long Beach Public Schools
The role comes after serving 13 years as vice principal at Long Beach High School.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
- Levittown, NY
Tom Gambardella is a New York-based journalist covering Levittown, Long Beach, Massapequa, Merrick, Plainview, Rockville Centre and Wantagh-Seaford. Tom graduated from Northwestern University in 2022 with a Master's of Science in Journalism, served as a Staff Writer for the Rivertowns Enterprise until its closure in 2024, and wrote for the Rivertowns Dispatch from 2024 until joining Patch in 2025. When he's not covering local news on Long Island, there's a good chance Tom is baking, cooking or watching his beloved New York Football Giants. For any inquiries or tips, you can reach Tom by email at Thomas.Gambardella@Patch.com.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Harbor Students Unveil Buddy Bench
The bench is the product of persuasive letters written by second-grade students at Seaford Harbor Elementary this past spring.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Woman Killed In Lynbrook Crash Identified: Police
The woman was struck by a Hyundai Sunday night just after 5:30 p.m., police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Holiday-Themed Exercises Get Fairfield Students In The Spirit, Educationally
The lessons reinforced existing concepts in curriculum with the inclusion of seasonal topics like snowmen and gingerbread.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
'67 Day' Marks 67th Day Of School Year In Wantagh
The internet-native phrase was dictionary.com's "word of the year" for 2025 and has spawned its own accompanying hand gesture.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
'I'm Working To Inform People:' Massapequa Native Joins Tunnel To Towers As Advocate
The Massapequa lacrosse player is among six student athletes and three New Yorkers joining as advocates.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Undefeated Seaford Soccer Team Honored By BOE
The girls' team went undefeated in the regular season, scoring 55 goals and only conceding 14.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Accolades And Arrangements Highlight Dec. 10 BOE Meeting
The Levittown Board of Education heard a performance from the high school wind ensemble and honored Wisdom Lane Middle School on Dec. 10.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
46-Year-Old Dies In Sunrise Highway Crash: Police
The crash took place just after 5:30 p.m. in Lynbrook, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown Schools Discard More Than 1,000 Books
See what titles are leaving Levittown’s school libraries this winter.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Friday Morning Shed Fire Labeled 'Not Suspicious,' Authorities Investigating: Fire Marshal
The fire broke out just after 10 a.m. Friday, fire authorities say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Awards Youth Leadership Ambassadors
The district announced the high school’s ambassador and alternate ambassador to the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program Thursday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Off-Duty Police Officer, Passengers Injured After DWI Crash With Garbage Truck: Police
Police say the crash happened at 4:44 a.m. Friday morning.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Authorities Locate Missing 14-Year-Old: Police
Police say the boy was reported missing Friday morning.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
‘I Was Brought Up On Action:’ Freeport Residents Take Leadership Roles In Anti-Racism Nonprofit
The career educators and administrators were elected to their new roles, announced this week.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Baldwin Applebee’s Reopens In Renovated Space
The remodeled restaurant space was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
PSEG Pays $1.5M In Grants, $100K To Island Harvest
PSEG officials said the grants would help organizations providing, “critical assistance to households facing economic hardship.”
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Will Long Island See A White Christmas? Here’s What The Odds Say
See what the experts are forecasting.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Cheer By The Dozen: Seaford Manor Elementary Students Donate Toys For Kids In Need
District officials said the toy drive generated dozens of donations.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Mt. Sinai South Nassau Scores High Maternity Marks In U.S. News Report
This is the fourth consecutive year the south shore hospital received this designation.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
