Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Voter Guide 2025: What You Need To Know
Here’s all you need to be prepared for the local election in Long Beach.
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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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Burglars Sentenced After Posing For Photos With Stolen Property: DA
Prosecutors say the men robbed a home and then posed for photos with what they took, with one co-conspirator appearing in the background.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Potter Parody Performances To Premier At Seaford High In November
The Seaford High School Drama Club is currently rehearsing for “Puffs, or Seven Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Man Faces Charges After String Of Burglaries: PD
Police say the man was arrested Thursday morning.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
‘He Picked The Wrong Car:’ Massapequa Man Covicted After Impersonating An Officer: DA
Prosecutors say police found multiple NYPD shields, a loaded firearm and a tactical vest in the man’s car.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Islanders Face Rising Tides, Flash Flooding As Hurricane Crosses Caribbean
The storms closed streets and downed power lines in multiple communities.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Queens Woman In ICE Custody After Unlicensed Massage Arrest: PD
Police say the woman was arrested after an investigation at a Jerusalem Avenue office.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh High Stages Fourth Annual Fright Night
The school’s “Halloween Spooktacular” is becoming a must-attend for Wantagh’s young children, district officials say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Chamber Of Commerce Collects Nonperishables For Annual Food Drive
The food drive will conclude two weeks before Thanksgiving.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Baldwin High Debuts District’s Second Health Center
The high school’s wellness center will offer services including immunizations and sports physicals to enrolled students.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Passenger Arrested After Stabbing Cab Driver In Nassau: PD
The stabbing left the driver with a laceration in his arm, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Long Island Emergency Food Providers Brace For Life Post-SNAP: 'A Really Horrific Impact'
The SNAP federal food assistance funds are currently not scheduled for delivery on Nov. 1.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
23-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Murder Of Woman, 84, In Nassau Home: PD
The 84-year-old was found with a puncture wound in her chest, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Voters Decide Fate of $87M Bond Resolution
The bond resolution was on ballots Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Lockout Lifted At Massapequa High School, District Officials Say
Police responded to an incident near Massapequa High School's main campus Wednesday morning.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Developer Scores IDA Tax Incentives For $15M Apartment Building
The lot currently serves as parking space for American Legion Post 390.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
'Crumbling Concrete, Pitted Steel, Dripping Water:' Comptroller Reports LIRR Riders' Least-Favorite Station
The comptroller’s office surveyed 58 Long Island Railroad Stations in Nassau County and over 900 riders for the report, released Tuesday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Northwell Hospitals Named Top 100 Nationwide For Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Offerings
The recognition was conferred by Healthgrades.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
"Nobody Wants A Water Rate Increase:" Long Beach City Council Presents Water Rate Updates
The city manager opened the council’s Oct. 21 meeting with a presentation regarding the city’s water department.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Senator, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of LI Partner For Costume Drive
The Halloween costume drive will give 100s of kids, who might not have otherwise had the chance, to go trick-or-treating.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
