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
The Long Island elementary school students, ages 6 and 7, were on the inflatable slide when it fell over; one child suffered a broken leg.
John Perciballi founded The Cow Harbor Soccer Club in 1976; remembered for expanding the sport of soccer in Northport and as a family man.
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The latest plans for The Ponds will have 152 units, most for residents 55 and over and some reserved as affordable units.
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The all-day event will showcase local makers of innovative STEAM projects, with Long Island students and adults participating.
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Robert Hengeveld pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide; admitted to driving a stolen truck high on crack cocaine, killing a teen.
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The national team, with three players from Long Island, played an exhibition game at Stony Brook ahead of this summer's world championship.
The family-friendly July 4 Grucci fireworks event will have live music and a food court at the Farmingville amphitheater.
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A replica "Jurassic Park" Jeep Wrangler will be available for photos when "Jurassic Park: Dominion" opens at Holtsville's Island 16 theater.
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Elected officials and business leaders held a press conference Tuesday, asking the MTA for funds to modernize the railroad branch.
Videos capture the rescuers entering the drain; they were able to return all of the ducklings to their mother.
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The closed 55K-square foot Burlington Coat Factory space will become an ambulatory surgical center with physician offices, hospital says.
The beach is the second in Huntington to have elevated bacteria levels this week.
