Five Towns, NY|News|
Núñez Declared Winner In 14th District
Núñez currently sits on the Valley Stream School Board, and lists affordability as the most pressing issue facing her future constituents
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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East Meadow, NY|News|
McKevitt, Cossou Vie For 13th County Legislature Seat As Unofficial Results Are Published
McKevitt sought reelection as a Republican while Cossou sought to unseat him from the left.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Unofficial Results Published In District 9 Race Between Strauss, Chin
The race became one of the closer on Tuesday’s County Legislature slate, still being decided by over 10 percentage points.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Voters Make Choice Between Kopel, Fischthal In 7th County Legislature District
See which candidate in Five Towns and East Rockaway earned over 75 percent of the votes cast.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Unofficial Results Are In For 5th County Legislature District
Democrat Olena Nicks and Republican Moshe Hill were on the ballot this year.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Russell Takes Victory In 2nd County Leg. District
Russell will be part of an eight-member Democratic minority in the County Legislature.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Hempstead Town Council Unchanged After Trio Of Elections
Tuesday’s elections saw 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat retain their seats on the Council.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Mullaney Retains 4th County Leg. District Over Candidate Missing Since April
In October, a judge ruled that Peter Krommidas would remain on the ballot despite being missing.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Davis Wins Reelection In Hometown County Leg. District
The Rockville Centre resident defeated challenger Charlene Jackson Thompson.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Ferretti Declared Winner In Hempstead Town Supervisor Election
The former county legislator defeated challenger Joe Scianablo.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Republicans Sweep Long Beach City Council Elections
The trifecta creates an all-Republican City Council.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Grub, Scaparro Named Seaford Starters In Annual Hot Chocolate 5K
The honorary starters will kick off the 20th anniversary of the race.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Missing 15-Year-Old Found, Police Say
Police say the girl had last been seen Monday morning.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
98-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Monday Crash: PD
Police say the man was hit by a car while crossing the street.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Queens Man Arrested After Leaving Child Unattended: PD
The child was left in a parked car.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh-Seaford Voter Guide 2025: What You Need To Know
Here’s all you need to be prepared for the election in Wantagh and Seaford.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Rockville Centre Voter Guide 2025: What You Need To Know
Here’s all you need to be prepared for the election in Rockville Centre.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Merrick Voter Guide 2025: What You Need To Know
Here’s all you need to be prepared for the election in Merrick.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Voter Guide 2025: What You Need To Know
Here’s all you need to be prepared for the election in Massapequa.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown Voter Guide 2025: What You Need To Know
Here’s all you need to be prepared for the election in Levittown.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
