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.
Valley Stream native Keith Drayer swam nine miles across two days on July 31 and Aug. 1, making him the Nassau County Athlete Of The Week.
A Westbury man is set to spend six years behind bars after being sentenced Friday, prosecutors say.
The LIRR is continuing its scheduled weekend service changes this weekend, see which branches are switching schedules.
A Queens man is facing charges after a fight started when he walked behind a Dunkin counter and tried to make his own coffee, police say.
A lane is blocked on the Southern State Parkway Friday after a crash in Hempstead, county traffic management says.
Briana James has previously been an elementary teacher and assistant principal at Wantagh Elementary. Now, she’s taking over as principal.
A man and woman are facing narcotics and weapons charges Friday after police found hundreds of grams of assorted drugs in a Wantagh home: PD
The Franklin Square Public Library is set to receive $250,000 to help pay for a new roof and HVAC system.
Former Wantagh Fire Department chief John Gillen and his family said finding a new kidney would give him "new life."
What To Know About Flock License Plate Cameras In New York.
A Port Washington man is accused of driving while intoxicated during a crash that sent his car through the front of a building, police say.
Police have identified the man who died Thursday after being struck by a Long Island Railroad train.
The men convicted of fatally shooting 24-year-old Jabeon Bivins could spend life behind bars after their sentencing, prosecutors say.
A 75-year-old woman was hospitalized after being bitten by a dog Wednesday afternoon, police say.
America's largest food distributor stopped buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico amid concerns of cyclosporiasis and salmonella contaminants.
A Bethpage woman was cleaning her basement Wednesday morning when she found a World War II-style grenade, police say.
A disabled vehicle is currently blocking two lanes on I-495, per 511 data.
The City of Long Beach approved the purchasing of EV charging stations at its Tuesday meeting, here’s where they’ll go.
Nassau County police have enlisted the public's help in the search for a 15-year-old after he was reported missing from his Hempstead home.
The City of Long Beach approved a plan to borrow $26 million for capital projects Tuesday night. See what's on the list of expenses here.
