Across New York, NY|News|
New York Ranked 23 In Best States Report: Here’s Why
Here's How New York Compares In New Best States Ranking
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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Long Island, NY|News|
'Structural Deficit Problem': MTA Says $300M Budget Gap Driven By LIRR Raises; Union Calls It 'Irresponsible'
In a Wednesday meeting, MTA CFO Jai Patel said the agency's almost $300 million deficit for next year is "driven primarily" by LIRR raises.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown School District Brings On New Special Education Administrators
The Levittown School District announced the appointment of new special education administrators this week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Mount Sinai South Nassau Earns Top Marks For Pancreatitis Care
Oceanside's Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has been named an adult pancreatitis center of excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Parkway Lane Reopened After 4-Car Collision: State Police
A crash on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway left the left lane of the parkway blocked, county officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Almost 60,000 Car Seats Recalled After Tests Find Defect That Could Leave Riders Vulnerable To Injury: NHTSA
A car seat manufacturer has recalled almost 60,000 of its car seats after finding defects that could leave riders vulnerable in a crash.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
North Massapequa Man Charged With Rape And Murder In Connection With Sister-In-Law's Death: DA
North Massapequa's Joseph Horner was arraigned Wednesday on rape and murder charges in connection with Victoria Castle's death, the DA says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Queens Man Accused Of Bilking Senior Citizen Out Of $40K In Phone Scam: NCPD
A Fresh Meadows, Queens resident was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of scamming a senior citizen out of $40,000, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Hazmat Team And DEC Rushed To Freeport Marina To Contain Dry Docked Boat Fire: NCFM
A trio of boats caught fire on land in Freeport Tuesday night, with hazmat and DEC officials dispatched to contain the blaze, officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Levittown Man Arrested For Lewd Conduct Toward 17-Year-Old Girl: PD
A Levittown man was arrested last week after a 17-year-old girl reported him committing a lewd act while looking at her, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Oceanside 7-Eleven Property Sells For $7.74 Million
A 7-Eleven in Oceanside sold for just shy of $8 million this week, a representative for the buyer says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Hempstead Approves Benefits For 132-Unit Senior Apartment Complex
The Town of Hempstead’s Industrial Development Agency approved a benefits package for a senior apartment complex in Valley Stream this week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
‘Our Favorite Place On Earth’: Camp ANCHOR Raises $128K For Rec Programming In July Fundraiser
Lido Beach-based Camp ANCHOR raised over $128,000 this month in a fundraiser that will pay for year-round programming, officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
County Gives Freeport $300K For Armory Trade School Construction
The Nassau County legislature awarded a $300,000 grant to the Village of Freeport Monday to help create a trade school at the former armory.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
June LIRR Ridership Passes Pre-Covid Levels With Boost From Knicks Title Run
Long Island Railroad ridership reached new heights in June, eclipsing pre-covid totals for the first time, the MTA announced.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
This Week In Rockville Centre: Hospital Waiting Room Fight, Job Site Tool Theft, Per Police
The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly report Monday, detailing incidents and arrests from the prior week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Gillen Brings ‘Right To IVF Act’ To House Of Representatives
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Gillen introduced the “Right to IVF Act” congress, Gillen’s office announced Friday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Dump Truck On Its Side Closes Lanes In Both Directions On Southern State Parkway: PD
Lanes are closed in both directions on the Southern State Parkway after a dump truck ended up on its side, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Firefighters Douse Hempstead Basement Fire That Left 8 People Without A Home: NCFM
A Hempstead basement was the site of a fire Sunday morning that drew the response of 10 fire departments, fire officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Foot Chase Ends With Man’s Arrest In Connection With County-Wide Jewel Theft Spree: NCPD
A 60-year-old man had to be chased down on foot Friday night as police attempted to arrest him for a string of burglaries, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
