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
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|
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.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Forest Lake Elementary Layers Up With December Coat Drive
The drive was conducted in partnership with State Assemblyman Dave McDonough's office.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
11-Year-Old Boy, Multiple Adults Hospitalized After Wednesday Night DWI Crash: Police
The crash took place just after 5:30 p.m., police said.
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Freeport, NY|News|
Freeport Man Charged After October Incident Left Hospital Security Guard On Life Support: DA
The security guard, prosecutors say, is a 62-year-old retired correctional officer.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Electronic Gambling Machines Found In Uniondale Barber Shop: Police
Police say the machines were in a hidden room at the shop, accessible by key fob.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
15-Year-Old Valley Stream Resident Found Friday: Police
Police reported the boy missing Wednesday night.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Work Begins On $6.8M Upgrades To Wantagh State Parkway: DOT
The Department of Transportation said the work will improve traffic flow at an interchange near parkway Exit W2.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford School District Sends 20 Musicians To All-County Concerts
The students will perform with their All-County ensembles in January.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Baldwin String Musicians Selected To Island-Wide String Festival
The festival will take place in February, with further information on performance locations available on the festival association's website.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa BOE Chair, Attorney Comment On Suing Letitia James, Claim 'Blatant' First Amendment Violation
“The most important thing is that we do have, now, school board members and parents willing to step up and push back,” Wachter said.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Birch School Musicians Perform In Winter Concerts
The concerts included performances from the fifth-and-sixth-grade band, chorus and orchestra.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Queens Man Sentenced After Antisemitic Attack: DA
The man walked up to a private residence, stole two pro-Israel flags and punched the home’s owner when confronted, prosecutors say.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa School Board President Sues NY AG Letitia James, Claims AG Threatened Board Members
Massapequa School Board Chair Kerry Wachter filed the suit in New York's northern district court.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Student Receives Full-Ride QuestBridge Scholarship
Long Beach Public Schools announced the scholarship award Tuesday.
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Wearables Increase Likelihood Of Scheduling Doctors Visits, Mt. Sinai Poll Finds.
The Oceanside hospital released the results of its poll Tuesday, in a panel discussion with Dr. Rob Sharma and Dr. Aaron Glatt.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Bruce Blakeman Announces Run For Governor
BREAKING: The Nassau County executive, a longstanding ally of Donald Trump, will challenge frontrunner Elise Stefanik for GOP nomination.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Search Ongoing For Missing Hempstead-Bound 75-Year-Old: Police
The man was reported missing Tuesday just before 1 a.m., police say.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Chamber Of Commerce Collects Toys For Tots
Read on below to see the full list of businesses accepting donations.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Ready, Set, Science: Seaford Seventh Graders Test Hypotheses In Science Fair
116 science projects were presented as part of the fair.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
