Five Towns, NY|News|
Long Island’s 4th Cava Gets Green Acres Lease Approved: Town
The Town of Hempstead approved a lease for a Cava at Green Acres Mall this week.
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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Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
2 Arrests Made In Connection With Poughkeepsie Shooting: PD
Two men were arrested Wednesday in Poughkeepsie in connection with a shooting, authorities say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|News|
Westchester County Receives $4M Grant To Expand Student Mental Health Supports: County
Westchester County received a $4 million grant to expand access to mental health support among students and minors, the county says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Tornado Damage Leaves Atlantic Beach Club Closed Until Further Notice, Club Says
Nassau County officials say a state of emergency has been declared after a waterspout made landfall in Atlantic Beach Thursday night.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
$6M Infrastructure Funding Coming To Hudson Valley, Hochul Announces
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that $6 million in infrastructure grants had been given out to Hudson Valley municipalities.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Police Searching For Woman Who Defaced Statue At Notre Dame Elementary: PD
Nassau County police say they’re searching for a woman who defaced a statue at Notre Dame Elementary.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Kingston Man Facing Drug And Weapon Charges In Ulster County Had Previous Bail Jumping Warrant: PD
A Kingston man is facing drug and weapon charges in Ulster County this week after being arrested, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY|News|
Former NYPD Sergeant Pleads Guilty In Fatal DWI Crash: AG
A Former NYPD sergeant pleaded guilty to homicide charges in a fatal DWI Crash that took the life of another driver, prosecutors say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
City Of Yonkers Announces Plans To “Reimagine” Central Ave
The City of Yonkers will be holding its first community workshop this month as part of a plan to “reimagine” Central Park Avenue.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
West Point Announces James Bartholomees III As 62nd Superintendent
The U.S. Military Academy announced Maj. Gen. James Bartholomees III as its 62nd Superintendent Monday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|News|
Yonkers Barber Convicted On Charges That He Slashed A Customer With A Straight Razor: DA
A Yonkers barber was convicted of assault and weapons charges this week after prosecutors said he slashed a customer with a straight razor.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rye, NY|News|
3 Arrests Made After Stolen Car Chase In Rye: PD
Rye City Police announced the arrest of three people after a stolen vehicle chase in the city Tuesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Overturned Gasoline Tanker Spills 2,000 Gallons Of Product Into Storm Drains, Streets And Waterways: NCFM
A gasoline tanker truck carrying over 8,500 gallons of product overturned and began leaking into storm drains Wednesday, officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Loaded Gun Found In Brooklyn Men’s Car During Traffic Stop, Duo Arrested: PD
Two Brooklyn men were arrested Wednesday morning after police said they found a loaded gun in the men’s car.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Hyde Park Man Sentenced To Jail Time After Pleading Guilty To $400K Theft From Town He Was Auditing: DA
Prosecutors announced Tuesday that a former state auditor would serve jail time after stealing over $400K from a town he was auditing.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
Bronx Man Charged In Mount Vernon Gas Station Robbery That Led To Shootout With NYPD: DOJ
The DOJ announced that a second man was arrested in connection with a 2025 robbery in Mount Vernon that led to a shootout with police.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
MS-13 Leader From Hempstead Sentenced To 17 Years Jail Time For Pair Of Brutal Machete Attacks: DA
A Hempstead will serve 17 years behind bars after being sentenced in connection with a pair of MS-13-related attacks, prosecutors say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rivertowns, NY|News|
Eight-Week Water Main Work Begins In Hastings, Reducing Warburton Ave To One Lane: Village
The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson announced Wednesday that Warburton Avenue would be reduced to one lane for the next eight weeks.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Long Island’s First Miniso Could Be Coming To Valley Stream
The Hempstead Industrial Development Agency announced Tuesday that it had approved a lease for a Miniso at Green Acres Commons.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
The Long Beach City Council Meets Tuesday, See What’s On The Agenda
The Long Beach City Council is meeting Tuesday night, read below for a look through the evening’s agenda.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
