Long Beach, NY|News|
Fine Art Expo Returns To Long Beach This Weekend
The Long Beach Fine Arts Expo returns this weekend, giving barrier island residents the chance to find the perfect art piece for their home.
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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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
MS-13 Gang Members Get 12 Years In Prison After Machete Attack Guilty Pleas, DA Says
Two members of an MS-13-affiliated gang in Hempstead were sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday, the DA says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
New Report Names The Best Place In Nassau County To Start A Business
Personal finance company WalletHub ranked the top cities in America to start a small business — including multiple Long Island locales.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Baldwin School District ‘Fully Committed’ To Safety After Reports Of Gun In Shubert School
Baldwin School District said it was "fully committed" to safety Thursday after reports surfaced of a gun being found on school grounds.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Driver Strikes Tree In Merrick, Faces DWI Charge, Police Say
A woman was arrested Wednesday night after police found her to be intoxicated at the scene of a Merrick Road crash, police say.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Manor Elementary Debuts Adaptive Playground
Seaford Manor Elementary debuted a new playground last week that will be more accessible for kids with a broad range of mobility needs.
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New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Aespa To Play UBS Arena In September
The Korean girl group Aespa announced a world tour this week that features a September stop in Elmont.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Students Named Top Poster Artists
A pair of Wantagh students won first price in the Science Teachers Association’s poster contest.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Evacuation Under The East River: LIRR Train Becomes Disabled In Tunnel, MTA Says
President Rob Free said the LIRR hoped to return to normal during off-peak hours Wednesday after a disabled train disrupted service.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Seventh Graders Raise $2K For Clean Water
Wantagh Middle School students took part in a fundraiser this month to raise money for the charity Water for South Sudan.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Police Searching For Missing West Hempstead Teen, Police Say
Nassau County police say a 15-year-old girl was reported missing from her West Hempstead home Tuesday night.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Queens Man Arrested After Stabbing Coworker During Worksite Argument, Police Say
A Queens man was arrested Tuesday after an argument at a worksite ended in a knife being wielded, police say.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford School Music Program Achieves National Recognition
Seaford School District’s music program earned some recognition this week, with Seaford being named a Best Community for Music Education.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Career Day 2026: Massapequa Alums Give Students A Glimpse At The Future
Friday was the latest installment of a nearly two-decade-long tradition in Massapequa, Career Day.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Coast Guard Station Jones Beach Could See Rehabilitation With Congressional Funds, Gillen Says
Coast Guard Station Jones Beach had its capacity reduced in 2024. Per a Tuesday announcement, it could be restored next year.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Lakeview: Missing 83-Year-Old Located, Police Say
Police say they’ve located an 83-year-old man who had last been seen early in the morning Tuesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
G Eazy, Logic To Play Jones Beach Theater On Dual Headlined Tour
Rap artists G Eazy and Logic announced Monday that they would be going on tour later this year, with a Long Island date on the concert list.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
'Violent And Combative': North Valley Stream Woman Charged With Resisting Arrest, Injuring Officers, PD Says
A woman was arrested Monday night after she injured police officers while resisting arrest, police said.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
‘Trying To Put A Bookend On The Story’: TOBAY Unveils Sign Commemorating Fort Massapeag
The Town of Oyster Bay unveiled new signage at the site of Fort Massapeag Monday, adding a new chapter to the historical site's history.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
This Week In Rockville Centre: Fraudulent Texts, Hit And Run Crashes, Unlicensed Driving, Police Say
The Rockville Centre Police Department released its crime report for the week ending April 27 Monday.
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