Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Barnes & Noble Workers Vote To Unionize, Prepare For Bargaining With Bookseller
Massapequa Barnes & Noble voted to unionize Friday, aligning with the RWDSU local 1102.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Tom 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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Five Towns, NY|News|
Hewlett-Woodmere Schools Appoints New Principal
Ogden Elementary School has found its new principal, per a Monday announcement from Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
$26.5M Bond Ordinance, Trash Code And Lifeguard ATVs Headline Long Beach City Council Agenda
The Long Beach Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening. Read on to see what’s on the agenda.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Molloy University Launches Informatics Master’s Program
A new master’s degree program at Molloy University aims to tackle the intersection of healthcare and technology.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
This Week In Rockville Centre: Unlocked Bike Theft, Phony Bank Accounts, Burglary, Police Say
The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly report Monday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Driver Dies After Car Crash In Uniondale, Police Say
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead Wednesday after a crash on Hempstead Turnpike, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
This Week In Long Beach: Aggravated Unlicensed Driving, Contempt Of Court, Police Say
The Long Beach Police Department released its weekly report Wednesday, detailing arrests and incidents taking place within city limits.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Nassau County Student Athletes Of The Week: Baldwin’s Sprinting Duo, Breanne Barnett and Savannah Stephenson
This summer, Patch is taking a look back at the student-athletes who defined the 2025-26 school year.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach City Council Set To Replace Water Mains After Tuesday Contract
The City of Long Beach approved a contract Tuesday to replace a set of water mains in the city. See where there will be construction below.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Psychiatric Defense Notice May Be Coming For Valley Stream Man Charged With Two Fatal Stabbings, Judge Says
A psychiatric defense may be forthcoming in the prosecution of Rony Yahir Alvarenga-Rivera, a judge said Wednesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Shark Prevention Equipment In Hempstead? A New Intermunicipal Agreement Could Make It So
A week after a nine-foot shark was spotted off Point Lookout, Town of Hempstead officials are securing shark prevention gear.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Hempstead Turnpike Westbound Lanes Reopened Following Crash: Police
All lanes on the westbound side of the Hempstead Turnpike are reopened Wednesday after a crash left a car overturned, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach City Council Accepts Donation Of Rescue Surfboards
At Tuesdays night’s city council meeting, the city of Long Beach authorized the acceptance of donated rescue surf boards.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Freeport Man Sentenced To 42 Years In Prison In Connection With MS-13-Related Machete Murders: DOJ
A 26-year-old man will serve 42 years in jail after pleading guilty to involvement in a pair of decade-old, gang-related murders, per DOJ
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown School District Mismanaged Budget Over Five-Year Period, Comptroller’s Audit Finds
The New York State Comptroller’s office says in a new audit that the Levittown School District mismanaged its budget for five years.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach City Council Approaches ‘Phase 2’ Of Water Main Replacement At Tuesday's City Council Meeting
An item on Tuesday night’s City Council agenda would authorize a contract of over $5 million for water main replacement work.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Over 4,000 Citations, 100 DWI Arrests Made During ‘Operation Southern Shield’: State PD
State troopers issued over 4,000 citations and 3,000 traffic violation in a special initiative on the Southern State Parkway, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Town Of Hempstead Doles Out Almost $140K For 1,4 Dioxane Treatment Upgrades In Levittown Water District
The Hempstead Town Board Approved a three-pack of 1,4 Dioxane-related payments in the Levittown Water District Tuesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Valley Stream South Senior Wins Visual Arts Merit Award
Valley Stream South High School Senior Michael Marshall has become an award-winning visual artist, the school district announced.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Nassau Duo Arrested After Illegal Gambling Machines Found In Businesses: PD
Two men were arrested in Roosevelt Monday night after police found illegal gambling machines at their establishments.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
