Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh School District Puts Time In A Capsule Ahead Of America’s 250th
The Wantagh School District put a time capsule in the ground Friday to be opened in 50 years.
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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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau County Team Of The Week: County Championships, Coaches Break Down NBA Finals, State Champion Rowers
It was a banner week for Nassau County athletes, with championships being won in baseball, rowing, lacrosse and more.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Authorizes E-Bike Crackdown At City Council Meeting
The City of Long Beach passed an E-Bike crackdown Tuesday after a public hearing that raised questions on enforcement and infrastructure.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Child Struck By Vehicle In North Merrick Friday Morning: Police
A child was struck by a vehicle while riding their bike in North Merrick Friday morning, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
‘Something We Talked About’: Massapequa Boys’ Lacrosse Brings Home County Title
Massapequa boys’ lacrosse won a county championship Tuesday, completing a three-year journey that started at the JV level.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Teen Pleads Guilty To Nassau House Party Shooting That Left Student Athlete, 19, Dead: Attorney
A Baldwin 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the shooting of Amira McLeod, his attorney confirmed Friday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown Argument Ends In Stabbing, Copiague Man Faces Assault Charge, Police Say
A Copiague man is facing assault and weapons charges after a verbal argument escalated Thursday, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
A Knicks NBA Finals Guide, From Nassau County's Varsity Basketball Coaches
Patch enlisted the help of a panel of experts to break down the Knicks’ NBA Finals chances. Those experts? Varsity basketball coaches.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Uniondale House Fire Leaves Civilian Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation, Fire Marshal Says
The Nassau County Fire Marshal said a Uniondale resident was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire Thursday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Carle Place Two-Sport Athlete Signs On As Tunnel To Towers Ambassador
Carle Place native Juliana Mosca became a Tunnel to Towers NIL ambassador this week, planning to “bring the mission” to her new role.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Garage Explosion In Floral Park Draws Firefighting Response, Fire Marshal Says
Firefighters were called to a Floral Park home Wednesday after reports of a garage explosion, fire officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Valley Stream Man Charged With Murder After Nassau County Stabbings, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors say a 22-year-old man is charged with first-and second-degree murder after a pair of stabbings that took place May 1.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Former NYPD Detective Sentenced To 4 Years In Jail For $300K COVID Relief Fraud, Prosecutors Say
A former NYPD Detective was sentenced to 4 years in jail Wednesday for his role in a fraud scheme involving PPP loans, prosecutors say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau County Village Ranked Best Place To Live In New York For 2026-27, New Report Finds
The U.S. News & World Report ranked a Nassau County village as the best place in New York to live in 2026-27.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach City Council Approves $15K Fine, 15-Day Jail Option For Fireworks Offenses
The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday evening to change its fireworks code, increasing the maximum penalty for violations.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Woodmere Middle Schoolers Earn Top Marks From NYSSMA
The Woodmere Middle School’s 7th and 8th grade bands won top ratings at a NYSSMA evaluation this week, the district announced.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Jet Ski Rescue: 2 Men Stranded Off South Shore After Sea Doo Runs Aground, Police Say
Two men were stranded in South Oyster Bay Tuesday night after their jet ski hit the ground and was disabled, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Refrigerated Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Street, Damages Buildings In Oceanside, Fire Marshal Says
The Nassau County Fire Marshal's office says a refrigerated tractor trailer fire took 75 firefighters to extinguish Tuesday afternoon.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Attorney Disputes DA’s Account Of Events In Attempted Kidnapping Case Involving 15-Month-Old
The attorney representing a woman accused of attempting to kidnap a 15-month-old girl says there’s a discrepancy in the prosecutors' facts.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
NCPD Warns Drivers To Avoid Closed Street In Oceanside
Commuters driving through Oceanside may need to find an alternate route Tuesday night to avoid a two-way closure.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
