Merrick, NY|News|
98-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash: Police
Police say the man had been hit by a car while he was crossing the street.
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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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
'Safe And Sound:' Police Locate Missing 82-Year-Old
Police say the woman had been reported missing at 5:30 a.m. Monday morning.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Driver Still At Large After Saturday Crash Hospitalizes 76-Year-Old: Police
The man was in critical condition after the crash, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
72-Year-Old Pedestrian Hospitalized After North Long Beach Crash: Police
The man was crossing Austin Boulevard at the time of the crash, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Pass The Pen: Wantagh Middle Schoolers Write Letters To Thanksgiving Meal Recipients
The letter-writing initiative is the brainchild of librarian Amelia Weber.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Veterans Day Celebrations Take Shape Across Nassau County
The holiday marks the armistice that ended World War One, on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
84-Year-Old Man Punched, Kicked And Hospitalized After Crash: PD
The man was exchanging information with another motorist when a 51-year-old arrived and punched him in the face, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach High School Announces Valedictorian And Salutatorian
The seniors finished with the highest grade-point averages in the 2026 graduating class.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach City Council Weighs Options On Underage Drinking Enforcement
In a 40-minute discussion, the city council raised and discussed concerns over the city’s current enforcement policies.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Ring Lights, Front Camera, Action: Wantagh Drama Students Bring Influencer Life To The Stage
The Wantagh High School musical tells the story of a group of young Angelenos trying to make it big on small screens.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
‘Not Your Average 9-Year-Old:’ Kidz Toys Partners With Kid Entrepreneur For Slime Event
The “K-Pop Slime Event” will take place Sunday at Kidz Toys’ Levittown storefront.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Missing Valley Stream 15-Year-Old Located: Police
The girl was reported missing just after 8 a.m. on Nov. 5, police say.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Enters $236K Contract For Roadway Safety Plan
City Council members said the plan is an important step in securing future funds for city road work.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
Levy To Join Reelected Troiano, Walsh On Town Council
Levy will fill the seat formerly held by David Adhami.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
DeSena Fends Off Challenge From Kerpen To Remain North Hempstead Supervisor
DeSena will be serving her third term starting in January.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Kennedy Picks Up Victory In 19th District Reelection Effort
The County Legislator defeated Lynn Russo.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Knight Takes Home Victory In 15th District
The Republican defeated Democrat Stephen Hellman in Tuesday’s election.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Núñez Declared Winner In 14th District
Núñez currently sits on the Valley Stream School Board, and lists affordability as the most pressing issue facing her future constituents
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
McKevitt, Cossou Vie For 13th County Legislature Seat As Unofficial Results Are Published
McKevitt sought reelection as a Republican while Cossou sought to unseat him from the left.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Unofficial Results Published In District 9 Race Between Strauss, Chin
The race became one of the closer on Tuesday’s County Legislature slate, still being decided by over 10 percentage points.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
