Plainview, NY|News|
7 POBJFK Students Named Semifinalists In Scholarship Competition
These students are being honored as 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition semifinalists.
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 Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Hispanic Heritage Month Kite Festival This Sunday
"This festival is about bringing people together." This will be the 5th annual kite flying festival of its kind in Long Beach.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
VIDEO: 2 Suffer Minor Injuries In Merrick House Fire: FD
About 75 firefighters battled the attic and second-floor fire for an hour and a half Tuesday night, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Teen Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash In Hicksville: PD
Police say the 16-year-old suffered a leg injury.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Mercury Spill At Floral Park Pediatrician's Office Prompts Hazmat Response: FD
An employee dropped a blood pressure machine down a staircase, releasing mercury, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Police Identify Man Found Dead In Uniondale Homicide
The investigation continues as the Roosevelt man has been identified, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Woman Convicted After $900K Fraud, Claimed To Be Totally Disabled: DOJ
Former USPS worker collected workers' compensation benefits for nearly 25 years after claiming she was completely disabled, prosecutors say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|News|
Great Neck Pizzeria Shutters After 3 Decades
The longtime establishment, Francesca's Pizza & Restaurant, which opened in 1991, announced its closure on its website.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
LI Man Pleads Guilty In DWI Hit-And-Run That Killed Custodian: NCDA
After striking 61-year-old Lidia Rivera, the New Hyde Park man texted a friend, "Should I leave?" prosecutors say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
16-Year-Old Injured After E-Bike Crashes Into Ford In Massapequa Park: Police
The teen suffered lacerations and a leg injury after striking a vehicle Monday night, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
29-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In New Cassel: Police
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at a local hospital after colliding with a vehicle on Old Country Road, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
'Gentle Giant' Lightning Looking For New Home After Owner Could No Longer Care For Him
The 3-year-old mastiff is described as an affectionate dog who loves treats, attention, and making new friends.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
2 Dogs Rescued From Glen Cove House Fire, 3 People Now Without Home: FD
Fire marshals say two dogs were treated for smoke inhalation after the garage fire.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Uniondale: Police
Police say the man was pronounced deceased by a Nassau County Police Medic.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
76-Year-Old Woman Scammed Out Of $60K, Police Seek Public's Help: PD
Police are requesting the public's help with more information on the Apple Pay scheme.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Baby Girl, Mother Healthy After Ambulance Birth: Police
Police say the 28-year-old gave birth en route to the hospital.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Closes + LI Company Recalls Foods: LI Biz Roundup
Bellerose LIRR Station upgrade / Plainview Mid Island Y JCC gets a name change after $8 million donation
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Nala Has Been Waiting 3 Years For Her Forever Family
The hound mix is currently at North Shore Animal League America's Port Washington campus awaiting her family.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Dog Saved By Firefighters From Burning Home + Man Drove Drunk With Girl, 3, In Car: Nassau Crime Roundup
PS5 and controllers stolen / 21 dogs rescued from boarding facility / labor fraud crackdown returns bearly $650K to workers
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Oyster Bay High School Remembers Brooke Jackman '96, Who Died On 9/11
"Brooke sat here," a teacher told the school. "She was in this school. She went here."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
