Mineola, NY|News|
76-Year-Old Woman Scammed Out Of $60K, Police Seek Public's Help: PD
Police are requesting the public's help with more information on the Apple Pay scheme.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
- East Norwich, NY
Melanie is a former on-air reporter for WBNG and writer/editor for Newsday, including its Faces of Long Island department. She can be reached at Melanie.gulbas@patch.com.
Melanie's coverage with Patch:
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- Syosset
- Oyster Bay
- Farmingdale
- Port Washington
- Garden City
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- Great Neck
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Baby Girl, Mother Healthy After Ambulance Birth: Police
Police say the 28-year-old gave birth en route to the hospital.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Closes + LI Company Recalls Foods: LI Biz Roundup
Bellerose LIRR Station upgrade / Plainview Mid Island Y JCC gets a name change after $8 million donation
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Nala Has Been Waiting 3 Years For Her Forever Family
The hound mix is currently at North Shore Animal League America's Port Washington campus awaiting her family.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Dog Saved By Firefighters From Burning Home + Man Drove Drunk With Girl, 3, In Car: Nassau Crime Roundup
PS5 and controllers stolen / 21 dogs rescued from boarding facility / labor fraud crackdown returns bearly $650K to workers
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Oyster Bay High School Remembers Brooke Jackman '96, Who Died On 9/11
"Brooke sat here," a teacher told the school. "She was in this school. She went here."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Meet POBMS' New Principal, Assistant Principal
Brian Ciampo and Carrie D'Oria will take on the leadership roles for the 2026-27 school year.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Landscaper Found In Roadway, Dies After Falling From Work Truck: Police
The 35-year-old man was found lying in the roadway in East Hills, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Former FDNY, Bayville Firefighter's 9/11 Legacy Lives On Through Family
"We physically lost my brother Sep. 1, 2017, but we really lost a piece of him on 9/11," John Doyle said of his brother, Eddie Doyle.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Town Of North Hempstead To Hold 9/11 Memorial Service Marking 25th Anniversary
The ceremony will honor the 56 Town residents who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Hawks Are Back: Plainview-Old Bethpage Students Return To School
Students returned Sept. 2 for the start of the 2026-27 school year, bringing backpacks, school supplies, and plenty of excitement.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Sayville Man Dies After Vehicle Crashes Into Bethpage Fire Department: PD
The fatal crash happened Wednesday morning on Stewart Avenue, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Police Identify Man Who Died After Truck Rolled Over Him
The Hicksville man was working on a truck at an automotive service on S. Oyster Bay Road when it rolled over him, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Nassau Labor Fraud Crackdown Returns Nearly $650K In Stolen Wages To Nassau Workers: NCDA
138 Nassau County workers received back wages in 2026, the DA's office says.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
This Week Crime In Garden City: Vaping, Lost Dog, Youths On Motorbikes
The Village of Garden City details its weekly crime report.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City Students Head Back To School For New Year Of Learning
Students returned Sept. 1 for the 2026-2027 school year as the district welcomes new and enhanced spaces.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
All Lanes Closed Overnight On I-495 Westbound: 511NY
An overnight closure due to milling and roadwork was reported by 511NY.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Bonded Brothers Left Behind After Owners Move, Now Seeking Home Together
7-year-old Koala and Wallaby are hoping to find a family that will keep them together.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Cat Rescued From 'Uninhabitable' Home Finds Forever Family
Daisy was one of 155 animals rescued from a Glen Cove home in June and has now been adopted by a local cat lover.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
21 Dogs Rescued From Manorhaven Boarding Facility: PD
The dogs were found in "various stages of neglect" inside a commercial building used for dog boarding, police say.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
