Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff

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.