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
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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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Molloy University Receives Pair Of Awards For Instructional Excellence In Healthcare-Related Fields
Molloy University is 1 of just 30 universities nationwide to receive both honors.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Local Organizations, Elected Official Team Up For Massive Massapequa Drug Paraphernalia Clean Up
The cleanup will take place Saturday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
PSEG Announces Cost-Saving Events Across Long Island
The cost relief events will be held across the first two weeks of November.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Names Valedictorian And Salutatorian
The duo combined for 26 Advanced Placement credits between them, with a combined GPA of over 216.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Homecoming Caps Off Spirit Week
The homecoming week included themed dress up days and pep rallies, culminating Saturday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Man Charged With DWI After Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured: PD
Police say the woman suffered severe trauma as a result of the crash.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Police Searching For Missing Hempstead Teen
Police say the teen was last seen leaving his house.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Elementary School Fifth Graders Begin Work On Annual Mural
The mural is inspired by a 2003 children’s book.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Fifth Graders Set Out To Revolutionize Breakfast
The Magnet students were given the challenge of inventing a brand new breakfast cereal Friday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Fire Department, State Senator Rhoads Prepare For Blood Drive
The department has teamed up with several local elected officials to encourage residents to give blood next week.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
No Summons Issued In Massapequa Bathroom Suit, NYCLU Says
The NYCLU had previously challenged the policy on behalf of a student they say was prohibited from using school districts's facilities.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown, Massapequa Community Groups Gear Up For 'Shed The Meds' Day
The event will give New Yorkers the chance to safely dispose of prescription medications at designated areas.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Mercy Hospital Security Guard Identified, On Life Support After Attack: Report
He went into cardiac arrest after the attack, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Rockville Centre Man Pleads Guilty To Insurance Fraud: DA
He underreported his business's payroll by more than $3.5 million, the district attorney says.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Father-Son Duo Operated School Buses With Fraudulent Insurance: DA
The duo co-own Queens-based school bus operator Cheese Bus, DA says.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Whole Milk In Schools, Recess As Instructional Time, State School Boards Association Resolutions Say
Among the school boards proposing the resolutions are Locust Valley and Massapequa.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Board of Education Announces Lawsuit Over Bathroom Policy
The announcement comes a week after New York State ruled that the district could not enforce the policy.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Man Sees His Dodge Challenger Being Pushed Out Of Driveway, Pursues Thieves In Pickup: PD
The attempted grand larceny took place at 2:55 a.m., police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Senior Strikes A chord At NYSSMA, Named All-State
The senior will attend the State School Music Association’s All-State festival in December.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
