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.
The Nassau County Department of Health has issued an advisory against bathing at three south shore beaches, including two in Massapequa.
The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly report Monday.
A lane on Sunrise Highway is blocked due to flooding amid heavy rains Monday, officials say.
A motorcyclist is in critical condition this week after he crashed his bike into a Toyota that was making a left turn, police say.
The Long Beach City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. Read below to see what they’ll be considering.
Three people were arrested in connection with a June 28 homicide in Hempstead, police say.
A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a Buick while crossing the street, police say.
Port Washington Little League baseball team is looking to punch its ticket to the regional tournament this weekend.
A Baldwin woman was arrested this week after she was found to have committed deed theft and rented out homes she didn't own, police say.
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A Valley Stream man is facing a fraud charge this week after he was accused of stealing customer info from the bank where he used to work.
Long Island Railroad service is changing this weekend. Find out what lines are affected and what stations are getting skipped below.
A 14-year-old girl was located after being reported missing from her home in Hempstead Thursday, police say.
A Georgia resident is facing an assault charge after police said she sent an officer to the hospital in a violent act of resisting arrest.
A Florida man was sentenced to five years' probation this week after he ran a three-year scheme targeting Haitians, prosecutors say.
A mother and daughter are accused of running a retail booster ring out of their homes in East Elmhurst and Valley Stream.
Kathy Hochul’s office hit back at County Exec Bruce Blakeman after Blakeman said Hochul’s party would try to “steal” November’s election.
Grocery chain Lidl announced the recall of shortbread cookies sold in nine states after finding they had undeclared allergens in them.
Police announced the arrest of a Freeport man in connection with a 2025 check fraud scheme Wednesday night.
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