Jake Spadalik died 10 years ago after outliving his life expectancy for years, due in part to the "over the top care" Angela's House gave.
Michael DeSantis is an editor at Long Island Patch, where he covers a variety of topics including crime, education, and local events in Farmingdale, Huntington, Northport, and Smithtown. With a focus on animal care and justice, as well as white-collar crime, Michael brings a unique perspective to his reporting, drawing from his lifelong experience in Farmingdale. His work has been featured in notable publications such as The Journal-Courier, Yahoo News, and CDC Gaming Reports.