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.
While no people were home when a fire broke out in Wantagh Friday morning, a dog living in the house was pulled to safety, officials say.
Seaford Harbor Elementary held a "book tasting" this week, giving students the opportunity to pick their own book for the next few weeks.
In Oceanside, an effort to rename the post office after NYPD detective and 9/11 victims' advocate Luis Alvarez nears the finish line.
Samuel Rachmuth will return to Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth to serve as Cantorial Soloist at the synagogue's High Holy Day services.
Wantagh High School seniors Matthew Como and Lauren Furer were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this week.
A man will serve four years in jail after pleading guilty to defrauding people whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy, prosecutors say.
A drug trafficking ring operated out of a Queens apartment and sold fentanyl and other drugs across Nassau County, prosecutors say.
Meredith Goldberger was sworn into her role as Seaford's student representative on the board of education on July 8, the district says.
A man suffered a severe head injury Tuesday after he was vaulted over the handlebars of his e-scooter, police say.
An Elmont teen was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of selling illegal products from a gas station, police say.
Bellerose Long Island Railroad commuters will see a new and improved station after a slate of accessibility improvements are complete.
A new poll says many residents of New York City and Long Island still feel the impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years later.
Retired NYPD Chief and Massapequa Park resident Charles Kammerdener died Friday of a 9/11-related illness, the Massapequa Funeral Home says.
A Long Island man is being charged with burglary after police said he was accused of stealing a playstation and controllers from a home.
A Valley Stream man is facing DWI charges after he was found to be driving intoxicated with a three-year-old girl in the car, police say.
The Sun and Surf Beach Club softball team are this week’s athletes of the week after winning their third league title in four years.
On Aug. 20, a tornado left a path of destruction at Sun and Surf Beach Club. On Aug. 30, the club's softball team won a league championship.
Students across Long Island went back to school this week, and among the schools reopening was Long Beach.
Massapequa students returned to school this week, bringing an end to their summer vacations.
An Oceanside man pleaded not guilty to charges including manslaughter Thursday after a June crash killed a 78-year-old, prosecutors say.
