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
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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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.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
Valley Stream Student Wins $3K Essay Prize
The award-winning essay focused on issues of diversity on Long Island.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Handmade For The Holidays: Merrick Public Library Hosts Local Vendor Market
The market will allow a lineup of local artists and vendors to set up shop in the library's community room.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Nassau County Firefighters Collect Donations For Wounded Service Members
The donations will be driven down to Mid-Atlantic military bases starting Wednesday morning.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown School Board Honors Athletes
See which athletes were recognized at the county and state level.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
Valley Stream Students Commended By Merit Scholar Program
Three of the commended students come from Valley Stream Central High School, while two come from South High School.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
'Going To Try And Make You Feel Small:' Amateur Astronomer Brings The Universe To Massapequa Public Library
Amateur astronomer Tom Lynch will make his presentation at the Massapequa Public Library, located at 40 Harbor Ln., on Dec. 16.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Hempstead Developers Score Tax Breaks For $32M Development
The tax incentives were granted preliminary approval at a Nov. 18 Industrial Development Agency Meeting.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Library Hosts "Boy From The North Country" Author For Conversation
The author published his debut novel in September, telling the story of his relationship with his mother and her history with Bob Dylan.
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Merrick, NY|News|
Search On For Missing 69-Year-Old Last Seen In Rosedale: Police
The man could be headed for Roosevelt, police say.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
38-Year-Old Arrested After Brandishing Gun At Landscaper: Police
The man became confrontational during his arrest, police say.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Forensic Scientist Sues Nassau County, Claims Firing Was Whistleblower Retaliation
The suit claims the former employee was fired after participating in an inspector general's investigation into the county crime lab.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
‘I Was 5 Minutes Away From Dying:’ Baldwin Man Reunites With Trauma Team That Saved His Life
21-year-old Dante White was on a run in March when he was hit by a car. What followed was a hospital-wide effort to save his life.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach High Teachers, Student Present Before School Board On Technical Education Classes
The presentations took place at the board of education’s Nov. 18 meeting.
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Levittown|News|
Abbey Lane Cuts Ribbon On New Library
Third-graders Kate Bennett and Easton Sewitch assisted in the ribbon cutting at the new library.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Students 'Heel' Their Stress With Therapy Dog Visit
The visit was offered in a partnership between Pet Partners and the school’s student wellness center, The Well.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
Bellerose Fire Fleet Gets $938K For New Fire Truck
The funding was included in a congressional appropriations package announced Monday.
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Merrick, NY|News|
Birch School Students Pack Food Drive Donations
The Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, club organized donations for the 3rd year in a row.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
MTA Updates On Thanksgiving Weekend Schedules For Travel In To And Out Of Manhattan
Lane closures for routine maintenance will be suspended all weekend on MTA bridges and tunnels, officials say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
