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.
A proposed ordinance in Long Beach would limit where e-bikes and scooters could travel in the city and bring harsher fines for violators.
The Hempstead Industrial Development Agency granted an incentive package to a developer for a proposed Tru by Hilton in Rockville Centre.
The Valley Stream Central High School District released the results of Tuesday's school budget and board of education election.
An operator error led to 30,000 gallons of partially treated sewage flowing into the Reynolds Channel this week, city officials say.
Forecasts say the heat that has settled over Long Island early in this week could break Wednesday afternoon with a chance of severe thunder.
The Nassau County Police Department has identified the 76-year-old man who died in a car crash Friday morning.
The Massapequa school district released the results of its board and budget election that took place Tuesday.
The Seaford School District has released the results of its budget and school board election that took place Tuesday.
The Long Beach School District has released the results of its school budget and board of education election that took place Tuesday.
Levittown Public Schools released the results of the school board and budget election that took place Tuesday.
The Wantagh School District has released the results of its school board and budget election that took place Tuesday.
The Lynbrook School District released the results of its school district budget and school board election, which took place Tuesday.
The Rockville Centre School District announced that its budget passed Tuesday night, by a margin of just over 700 votes.
Monday was commencement day at Molloy University, giving over 1,000 students the chance to turn the page to a new chapter of their lives.
An 18-year-old went missing from his Freeport home Monday afternoon, police say.
The search is on for a 75-year-old man after he was reported missing from his Baldwin home Monday evening, police say.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the end of an LIRR strike Monday night, saying the MTA and five unions had reached a deal.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Levittown school district’s budget and BOE candidates ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
State officials are urging Long Islanders to take mass transit and raise their thermostats ahead of a Tuesday air quality health advisory.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Wantagh school district’s budget and BOE candidates ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
