Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Man Threatens, Strikes Officers, Faces Assault Charge: Police
The man was arrested in Baldwin just before 11 p.m. Saturday, 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|
19-Year-Old Killed, 2 Men, 20, Wounded After Saturday Night Gunshots In Hempstead: Police
Police say they responded to a shot spotter notification in Hempstead just before 11 p.m. Saturday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Fire Severely Damages Franklin Square Businesses: Police
The fire broke out just after 5 p.m. Sunday, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Uniondale Woman Convicted In $75K Bank Fraud Scheme: DA
The woman could face up to 15 years in prison, DA says.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
'Just Let Go:' Home Health Aide Indicted On Attempted Murder Charge, DA Says
"For an excruciating 16 minutes as the woman moaned in agony, Amanda Fraser — her home health aide — held the knife firm in her body." — DA
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Chatterton Students Feed 13 Families With School-Wide Food Drive
The food drive was a way to impart "One Of The Most Powerful Lessons We Can Teach Our Students," sixth-grade teacher Laura Bonet says.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Baldwin Man Arrested After Knifepoint Hold-Up Faces Charges In Connection With 2 Other Robberies: Police
Police say they found the man responsible for another robbery at a Qwik Pic in Baldwin and a grand larceny in Rockville Centre.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Nassau's CE Bruce Blakeman Continues With Governor Tour: Report
The tour is the latest in a series of events attended by the county executive as he explores a run for governor.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Nassau County Buses Get $42M Upgrade From DOT
Congresswoman Laura Gillen says the grant funding will replace 28 aging buses that connect Nassau County to Queens.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Teen Arrested In CT After Fake SantaCon Promotion: Police
He has a court date scheduled for Dec. 8, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Harry Potter-Themed Reading Week Delights Students At Northside Elementary School
The wizard and witchcraft-themed festivities took students from Northside to their own version of Platform 9 3/4.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Division Ave, MacArthur Rank Among Top Schools In New Report
U.S. News & World Report classified the high schools in the top 10 percent of the state and the top 20 percent of the country.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Winning $1M Lottery Ticket Still Unclaimed In Nassau: Officials
Do you have the winning numbers?
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Firehouse Gets $147K For HVAC Overhaul
"The AC unit is not working in the building at all. We have temporary units in the building, currently." — DPW Commissioner Ken Arnold.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
76-Year-Old Dies From Hit-And-Run Injuries: Police
The man was struck while crossing the street, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Berner Students Get Peer Presentations On Keeping Kind
The presentations were part of an ongoing effort at the school to reinforce the lessons of the nonprofit group "Rachel's Challenge."
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Robots On Parade At Wantagh Elementary
First-graders at Wantagh Elementary School got the chance to create their own robot parade this week.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
LI Real Estate Attorney Who Blew $1M+ Of Clients' Money On Gentlemen's Clubs, Luxury Hotels Sentenced: DA
"Terrance Dougherty threw his life and career away for a good time on his clients’ dime." — Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
29-Year-Old Facing Murder Charge In Connection With 2020 Shooting: DA
"No matter how much time has passed, my homicide prosecutors never give up on a case," District Attorney Anne Donnelly says.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Lawmaker Backs Bill To Ensure Pharmacies Can Keep Doors Open In Face Of Escalating Costs
The bill seeks to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers pay out sufficient funds to those who fill prescriptions.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
