Long Island, NY|News|
Nassau County Ends 287(g) Agreement With ICE, Blakeman Says
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says Nassau County has ended its 287(g) agreement with ICE.
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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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Pitbull Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton At Jones Beach Concert, Performs Co-Authored Song ‘Powerful Women’
Pitbull played a concert at Jones Beach Tuesday, paying tribute to American icon Dolly Parton, who passed away earlier that day.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Trump’s Tariff-Free Beef Plan May Barely Dent LI Hamburger Prices
The Trump administration is turning to imported beef to cut hamburger prices. Bureau of Labor Statistics data says it may not be so simple.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Nassau County Not Included In 15-County Lawsuit Against State Over ICE Agreement Bans
Nassau County was not among the 15 county sheriffs’ offices that sued New York State over its Local Cops, Local Crimes act Tuesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Former Hebrew Academy Site Goes Before Long Beach Zoning Board This Week
The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will be hearing from developers who want to build a 100-unit apartment complex Thursday night.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
‘More Than Merchandise’: Freeport Gift Shop Announces Closure After 35 Years
After 35 years on Freeport’s Nautical Mile, the Sea Horse Gift Shop will be closing after this summer season, the store’s ownership says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Belmont Park Racetrack Is Reopening In September, Here’s How You Can Get Tickets
The New York Racing Association says fans will be able to get tickets to the reopening festivities at Belmont Park later this week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
NCPD, Sheriff’s Office Subpoenaed Over ICE Agreements: AG’s Office
AG Letitia James’ office says it has subpoenaed the Nassau County Police Department and Sheriff’s office over their agreement with ICE.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Police Seize Guns, Drugs And Cash In Joint Raid With FBI: City
The City of Long Beach announced that its police department had seized guns, drugs and cash in a raid last week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Nassau County Man Accused Of Striking Laundromat Employee And Spiking Phone: PD
A man was arrested in West Hempstead Tuesday morning on accusations that he had hit a laundromat employee, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Welcomes New Class Of Teachers
The Massapequa School District held its new teacher orientation last week, introducing the newest members of its staff to the district.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
‘We Are Broken’: Nassau Woman Who Died After Crashing Into Pool Remembered As Loving Mother, Wife, Teacher
Days after her passing, the community gathered Sunday to mourn Allison Rahmani, a beloved wife, daughter, mother and friend.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
This Week In Rockville Centre: House Pelted With Tennis Balls, DWI, PayPal Scam, Police Say
The Rockville Centre police department released its weekly report Monday, detailing arrests and incidents within the village.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Laurelton Man Accused Of Punching Uber Driver Through Car Window, Biting, Spitting At Cops: PD
A man faces criminal charges this week after he punched an uber driver, bit and spat at police and threatened hospital staff, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Teen Driver Pronounced Dead In Wantagh Motorcycle Crash, Passenger In Critical Condition: PD
A Queens teen was pronounced dead Sunday evening after a motorcycle crash in Wantagh, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Nassau County Athlete Of The Week: Scott Weisbrot, Team USA Para Hockey World Cup Goal Scorer
A 28-year-old Merrick man scored in the first ever Para Hockey World Cup this week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
West Haverstraw Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Rockland County DA Announces
The Rockland County DA says a Garnerville man had been arrested and charged with possessing child porn this week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Albany Woman Arrested After Plotting ‘Isis-Inspired’ Terrorist Attack at State Capitol: DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice says an Albany woman was arrested after plotting an "Isis-inspired" terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
40-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead After Driving SUV Into Hewlett Pool: PD
A woman was pronounced dead after driving her GMC into a background pool, police said.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Mount Sinai South Nassau Announces $350K Grant For Cancer Clinical Trials
Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital announced it received a $350,000 grant for clinical cancer trials.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
