East Meadow, NY|News|
Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Opens New Nassau County Location
The new center will treat adults and children for non-emergency medical needs, with X-rays, COVID-19 testing, and more.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
- East Norwich, NY
Melanie is a former on-air reporter for WBNG and writer/editor for Newsday, including its Faces of Long Island department. She can be reached at Melanie.gulbas@patch.com.
Melanie's coverage with Patch:
- Plainview
- Syosset
- Oyster Bay
- Farmingdale
- Port Washington
- Garden City
- Bellmore
- Great Neck
- Glen Cove
- Jericho
- Roslyn
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Long Island, NY|News|
Is Your Dog The Most Popular Breed In New York?
New York's top 3 dog breeds are revealed in a new U.S. News & World Report study ahead of National Dog Day.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Long Island Potato Festival Coming This Fall
The 2-day festival with free admission will feature potato dishes, local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and a carnival.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
10 People, Children Escape Bethpage House Fire: FD
Firefighters responded to a three-story home on Ellen Street, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Fire At Hempstead Auto Shop Spreads To Deli Next Door: Officials
About 40 firefighters brought the early-morning fire under control within 30 minutes, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Kait's Angels Yard Sale + Huntington Thrift Closes + $50K For Hamptons Homeless Pets: LI Biz, Charity Roundup
Tornado damage leaves Atlantic Beach Club closed / New North Shore Uncle Giuseppe's / Cava location in Nassau / Mister Softee to open
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Woman Dies After SUV Plunges In Pool + Tornado Damage + All-American Burglary: Nassau Crime & Safety Roundup
E-scooter rider dies after collision / car stuck on Farmingdale LIRR tracks / Levittown man punches / late-night fire at Milleridge Inn
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Added Stop On Port Washington LIRR Branch, Subways For US Open: MTA
The MTA and USTA announce enhanced service on trains and subways to accommodate more than 1 million tennis fans in the next few weeks.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Pokémon Training Ground Pop-Up Coming To Westbury Target Sunday
The one-day event will celebrate the launch of new LEGO Pokémon sets with interactive activities and photo-ops.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Long Island Man Competes For U.S. In 1st-Ever Para Hockey World Cup, Scores In Belgium
28-year-old Scott Weisbrot is representing Team USA this weekend, while hoping to inspire other athletes with disabilities.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Late-Night Fire Leaves Historic Milleridge Inn Closed In Jericho: Officials
The fire was brought under control within an hour Thursday night, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bellmore, NY|News|
4 Bellmore Residents Forced From Home After House Fire: FD
One resident was evaluated for smoke inhalation, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
This Week Crime In Garden City: Identity Theft, Vaping, Burglary
The Village of Garden City details its weekly crime report.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
West Hempstead Woman Accused Of Burglary After $7K Rental Scam In Hempstead: Police
A woman paid thousands in first month's rent and security deposit before discovering the home was never available for rent, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Spice Recall: Lidl Issues Recall For Spice Mix Sold In NY, NJ
Customers should discard or return the recalled product to a Lidl store for a full refund, according to the FDA.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
'The World Truly Was A Better Place:' Manhasset-Lakeville FD Remembers Beloved Erasmo Troia
"Erasmo was the type of member every Fire Chief dreams of," Sean Dolan says about the former 25-year-old firefighter and EMT.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Queens Man Accused Of Intercepting Nearly $500K In Checks From Woodbury Company: Police
Nassau County police say 2 checks were intercepted after they were mailed last year.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Firefighters Race To Port Washington House Fire, 4 People Forced From Home: FD
Red Cross was notified for the residents, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Collision With Jeep In Glen Cove: Police
A 23-year-old Roslyn man was riding an e-scooter when he collided with a Jeep Wrangler Wednesday evening, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
'Tennis Ball King' Kevin Has Watched His Friends Find Homes – Now He's Waiting For His Turn
After growing up at the Port Washington shelter, the 3-year-old terrier mix is looking for a forever family.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
