I am a freelance journalist and writer who covers local news and writes features for local and regional publications. I’ve published work in national magazines like Salute magazine, Family (military) magazine, Triathlete magazine, regional publications like Long Island Pulse and Long Island Parenting, and reported local news for online outlets like LongIslandWins.com
Born and raised on Long Island, I enjoy everything LI has to offer, and pride myself on knowing the ins and outs of our communities. I think and write about parenting, women’s issues and health and fitness. I’ve swung from a trapeze, balanced on paddle boards, dangled upside down in yoga silks, visited West African and Bollywood dance studios, floated in a sensory deprivation tank and tried every type of aerobic and fitness class under the sun as a fitness guinea pig for magazine stories. I enjoy covering the intersection between science and daily life as a health journalist and finding new ways for families to live healthier lives as a family fitness columnist.
My background is in marketing and advertising as well as editing and writing. I have an English Literature degree (2002) from Stony Brook University and PhD graduate coursework from The City University of New York. Several years working with mid-sized clients, ranging from large retailers to small non-profits at New York advertising agencies, has given me a sharp sense of copy and business writing. Over two years writing for Patch.com sites, touching on every beat there is, has given me a thorough grounding in local community journalism.
If you have a news tip or know something happening in your Long Island community that your neighbors should know about, drop me a line by emailing me at jboydsweet@gmail.com
Board members voted on Tuesday that a proposed rezoning by Rechler for apartments on the former Island Hills site "will not be entertained."
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Southampton.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Shirley-Mastic.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in North Fork.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Miller Place-Rocky Point.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Five Towns.
The New Jersey-based chain of acai bowl franchises is opening its 12th New York store, and second on Long Island, on Merrick Ave.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Merrick.
The new location of the LI franchise is the first from the founders' daughter, and is the first to serve beer, wine and sangria.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Southampton.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in North Fork.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Shirley-Mastic.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Sachem.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Miller Place-Rocky Point.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Five Towns.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Merrick.
A Kickstarter campaign raised the $250,000 a former Book Revue employee needed to open a new Huntington Village independent bookstore.
