Garden City, NY|News|
Japanese Retailer MUJI Coming To Long Island For 1st Time
The lifestyle retailer known for minimalist home goods, apparel, and stationery is expanding to Nassau County.
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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Plainview, NY|News|
Ladybugs Ready To Take Flight At Plainview Library Release Party Tonight
Families can watch the ladybugs venture into the world after observing them grow from larvae Wednesday evening.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
More Than 840K Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler And Ram Vehicles Recalled In U.S.
The recall affects certain 2026 and 2027 models across the four brands, according to the company.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
2 Lanes Closed Overnight On NY 24 In East Meadow: 511NY
The roadwork is due to milling and traffic signal repairs, according to 511NY.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Box Truck Overturns, Fuel Spills After Crash In Syosset: PD
A Toyota Corolla sideswiped the truck on Berry Hill Road Tuesday afternoon, leading to injuries, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Honeymoon Is Looking For A Forever Home After Arriving From NJ Shelter
The sweet 4-year-old cat is hoping to trade her shelter stay for a cozy home.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Uncle Giuseppe's Opens New Long Island Location On North Shore
The Italian specialty grocer's newest store in Wheatley Plaza is its 13th location across New York and New Jersey.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Best Long Island Public High Schools Ranked By U.S. News
Did your town make the top 15 on the list? These are the best public high schools on Long Island for 2026-27, according to U.S. News.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
1 Lane Closed On NY 109 In Farmingdale: 511NY
The lane closure is due to roadwork, 511NY reports.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
North Shore Beach Waters Remain Closed, Officials Say
An iconic beach's waters have been closed to the public since this weekend, and they will remain closed due to bacterial levels, NCDOH says.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Police Seek Public's Help After Burglary At All-American Hamburger Drive-In In Massapequa
The man was wearing camouflage cargo shorts, a black shirt, black sneakers, and a red face covering, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Car Stuck On LIRR Tracks In Farmingdale, Woman Arrested On DWI Charges: MTAPD
The incident caused delays to three Ronkonkoma Branch trains early Sunday morning, officials say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
7 People Forced From Home After Floral Park House Fire: FD
Approximately 75 firefighters battled the blaze on Sunday, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
All Lanes Closed Overnight On LIE Eastbound: 511NY
The lane closures will be in the Old Westbury area, according to 511NY.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Overturned 12,000 Gas Tanker + Fatal Motorcycle Crash + Brothers Identified: Nassau Crime & Safety Roundup
Toddler and mother struck by Peterbilt truck / Double fatal shooting / Tree crashes into Westbury home / Jeep strikes motorcyclist
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
2 Children, 2 Adults Forced From Home After Rockville Centre House Fire Friday Morning: Fire Officials
75 firefighters battled the blaze, bringing the fire under control in about an hour, fire marshals say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Bethenny Frankel's Hamptons Pop-Up Café + Italian Restaurant Closes + New Emack & Bolio's: LI Biz Roundup
Fundraiser for late firefighter / Station Yards farmers market / AYCE sushi restaurant closes / Commack seafood market closes
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Maggiano's Little Italy To Serve Its Last Family-Style Dinner This Month
The Italian restaurant will close its doors after more than a decade in Garden City.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Hempstead Brothers Identified In Fatal Shooting Inside Home: PD
Police say a man shot his brother, before turning the gun on himself.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|News|
2 Teens Arrested After Accused Of Screaming Bias-Related Insults, Spraying People With Water Gun: PD
The teenagers yelled bias insults at people on the sidewalk earlier this month, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
