Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
State Officials Share Video Of Manta Ray Spotted Off Jones Beach
A video shared by state officials Monday depicts an adult manta ray feeding in the water off Jones Beach.
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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Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Brooklyn Man Was Over 3 Times The Legal BAC At Time Of Cornwall DWI Arrest: State Police
A Brooklyn man is facing a DWI charge after being arrested Friday and registering a .26 percent blood alcohol concentration, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|News|
140K Eggs Coming To Westchester After Price Fixing Settlement, AG’s Office Says
The New York State Attorney General’s office announced this week that over 140,000 eggs had been delivered to Feeding Westchester.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Across New York, NY|News|
New Ranking Of The Hudson Valley’s Top 15 Public High Schools Released By U.S. News
These Are The 15 Best Public High Schools In The Hudson Valley For 2026-27: U.S. News
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Pearl River, NY|News|
Pearl River Bar Sees Liquor License Suspended After Letting In Dozens Of Underage Patrons: State Authorities
State liquor officials say a bar's liquor license was suspended after authorities found over 60 underage patrons drinking there.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Homeless Man Sentenced To 45-To-Life After Hempstead Apartment Murder Conviction: DA
A 39-year-old homeless man was sentenced to up to life in prison Monday after being convicted of murder, prosecutors say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
$24M Construction Project Coming To I-84, 684, Hochul Announces
A pair of Hudson Valley highway bridges could see some construction in the coming years after an announcement from the governor.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
This Week In Rockville Centre: Soccer Field Assault, Firearms Found In Home, Police Say
The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly report Monday, read below to see what police say happened this week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Harrison, NY|News|
Feds Investigating Westchester County Airport Bird Strike: FAA
A Sunday morning bird strike at Westchester County Airport is now under investigation, federal officials say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Jonas Brothers Returning To Long Island On ‘Burning Up Tour All Over Again’
The Jonas Brothers will be returning to Long Island later this year, per a Monday announcement. Read below to see when the band is playing.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
Cash, Cell Phone And Jewelry Stolen At Gunpoint From Basement Apartment: PD
Four masked men broke into a Soundview, Bronx apartment Monday morning and walked out with jewelry, cash and bank cards, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Levittown|News|
Levittown Man Throws Punch, Pulls Knife After Confrontation With Deli Employee: PD
A Levittown man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he tried to punch a deli employee, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Investigation Continues After 2 Men Found Dead From Gunshot Wounds In Hempstead Village Basement: PD
Police said two men were found dead in a Hempstead Village basement Wednesday. Here's everything the police have made public so far.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Powerball Raises Jackpot To $1B: What To Know In NY
The jackpot in Powerball's Wednesday drawing is an estimated $1 billion. Here's what you need to know about the big draw.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
Driver In 106 MPH Fatal DWI Crash Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter: DA
A 24-year-old Lindenhurst man pleaded guilty to charges from a 2025 DWI crash where his car was moving 100 miles per hour, the DA says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Across New York, NY|News|
Poll Of Likely New York Voters Puts Blakeman 10 Points Off Hochul
Siena polls released Wednesday show Bruce Blakeman is cutting into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead in the race for Governor of New York.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Over 500K Toyota Camrys Recalled For Safety Issue That Deactivates Hazards, Turn Signals: NHTSA
Over 500,000 Toyota Camry Hybrids have been recalled after a defect was identified that could turn off the cars' hazards and turn signals.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Inwood Man Arrested After Stealing Phone At Knifepoint: PD
An Inwood man was arrested Tuesday morning after demanding a man turn over his phone and wallet at knifepoint, police say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Approves Trash Code Change At City Council Meeting
In a batch vote, the Long Beach City Council approved a change to its trash code for restaurants.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Students Keep Skills Sharp At Summer STEM Camp
Massapequa School District hosted “Camp Invention” this August, giving students a chance to keep their minds active over the summer.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
