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
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|
NASCAR Driver’s $19M Subaru Dealership Gets Preliminary Incentives In Hempstead Village
The former stock car racer is relocating a Glen Cove dealership south to the site of a former Mazda dealership.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Chamber Ensemble Brings New Take On Carol Classics To Wantagh Public Library
The chamber group will perform Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Home Health Aide Arrested After Shaking 96-Year-Old Fall Victim’s Leg: Police
The incident occurred at 6 p.m. Friday, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Freeport Faculty, Parents, Students Protest Transfer Of Teacher, Assistant Principal
The protest took place Wednesday outside the district offices on Seaman Avenue.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach 11-Year-Old Takes To The Stage In Nutcracker Performance
The 11-year-old says she has been dancing since she was a two-year-old.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Oil Spill Closes Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway: Police
Police say the spill is near exit 2 on the expressway.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
'It's Almost Like A Dying Art:' Harmonica Club Prepares For Holiday Concert
The concert will take place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Massapequa Public Library.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Lawsuit To Keep Indigenous Mascot Dismissed
Board of Education Vice President Jeanine Caramore was cleared to continue suing New York State as an individual, court documents say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Notre Dame Historian’s New Book Calls Rockville Centre Bellwether For Suburban Catholicism
Fr. Stephen Koeth studies Rockville Centre as America's “first entirely suburban diocese” in his new book, “Crabgrass Catholicism."
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach High School Theatre Company Stages ‘The Man Who Came To Dinner:’ Photos
See all the highlights from the November performances.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Elementary Gets M.A.D.D. For Make A Difference Day
Students gathered for an assembly as part of Make a Difference Day to discuss how they could make a difference in other kids' lives.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh High School, Middle School Musicians Team Up In Clinic.
The clinic gave 87 middle school students the chance to play alongside their high school counterparts.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Four CT Residents In ICE Custody After Jewelry Theft Arrests: Police
The arrests were made in connection with six jewelry thefts between July and November, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Rockville Centre Business Owner Sentenced On Fraud Charges After Paying Restitution: DA
The man made a full $625,000 restitution payment to the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), avoiding jail time, prosecutors say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Hempstead Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Shooting That Left Security Guard Paralyzed: DA
Prosecutors say the man shot the security guard in the back.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Island Park Man Gets Christmas Eve Appearance Ticket For Harassing Praying Delivery Driver: Police
The man threatened a praying 18-year-old Wednesday evening, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Man Enters Unlocked Building, Leaves With Bedding, Clothes And Stuffed Animals: Police
Police say the incident took place just after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
34-Year-Old Drove While Intoxicated With 7-Year-Old In The Backseat: Police
The boy was sitting unrestrained in the backseat of the car when it was stopped, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Baldwin Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old: Police
Police say the shooting took place after the man attempted to enter a house party at a rented property in Hempstead.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
